Border for woman's head covering c. mid 20th century

This border for a woman’s head covering was made by Rajput. And, wow, what a piece, it’s alive with color and pattern! The whole thing feels like a process, not a picture. It's full of these incredible details - look at the way those tiny mirrors catch the light. You get the sense that this wasn’t about perfection, but about the act of making. The texture is amazing; you can almost feel the different stitches and layers. And that red! It's not just a color, it’s a feeling. It pulsates. Notice how the central motifs seem to dance against it, each shape is outlined in careful stitchwork. There's a looseness here that reminds me a little of Matisse's cut-outs, that sense of pure, joyful expression. Art-making is a conversation, right? This piece speaks loud and clear and makes you want to answer back.