Rain Cover c. 1930

This Rain Cover was made by an anonymous artist, and it's now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Isn't it something, how these colors and patterns just sing to each other? I'm drawn to the vertical stripes – red, blue, yellow, and those geometric diamonds. It makes me think about the repetitive, meditative process involved in creating these textiles. You can almost feel the artist's hand at work, carefully selecting each color and pattern, one after another. The colors are so vibrant, so alive! And those little tassels at the bottom – they're like a playful wink, a burst of energy. You know what this reminds me of? The work of Anni Albers, who was also interested in the grid and the process of weaving. Like Albers, this piece shows how a simple set of rules can lead to something unexpected and beautiful. But with this Rain Cover, we also get a sense of mystery and anonymity. It embraces ambiguity and suggests multiple interpretations.