Shaker Rug 1935 - 1942

Mona Brown made this Shaker rug, and you can almost see her hands moving thread by thread. What an intimate dance between maker and material! Think about Mona, patiently weaving each line. The top section is earthy; shades of rust dance with indigos, a color combo that feels both grounded and uplifted. Then the lower section shifts into soothing greens, like walking through a calm forest. Each stripe feels like a breath, a moment of pause and focus. The rug feels like an intimate map of its maker's intentions. The colors are more than just decoration; they're emotional anchors, personal reflections, and they speak to a larger visual language which includes the work of Annie Albers. It’s kind of amazing to see how this rug transcends utility, transforming the everyday into something deeply poetic. Mona’s work is a gentle reminder of how much meaning we can weave into the world, thread by thread.