Covering c. 1925

This "Covering", made by an anonymous artist, invites us into a world of geometric wonder, where each stitch tells a story. Imagine the artist, needle in hand, carefully placing each colorful thread onto the red fabric, building patterns within patterns. There's a central cross, radiating outward with an energy that seems both ancient and immediate. Look closely, and you'll find triangles dancing along the edges, stars scattered across the surface, and quirky stylized figures that might be scorpions. I wonder what this artist was thinking as they worked. Perhaps they were drawing on a rich tradition of textile art, referencing motifs and symbols that have been passed down through generations. Or maybe they were simply following their own creative instincts, improvising as they went along. We see so many traditions echoed in this piece. The colors and patterns resonate with the work of women artists throughout history. The beauty of a piece like this is that it invites us to bring our own associations and interpretations. Like all great art, it's a conversation, a dialogue between artist, artwork, and viewer that transcends time and place.