Haik c. 20th century

This textile, known as Haik, was made by Ida ou Nadif Amazigh, a Berber artist, the medium is unknown. There's something very process-oriented about textiles – it's like drawing with thread, the lines build up slowly, intuitively. The color palette here, warm reds and oranges against cream, feels earthy. It's like looking at a landscape. Looking at the materiality of this piece, you can see the texture of the woven threads, how they catch the light differently. I'm drawn to the diamond patterns in the center, those jagged lines create movement. The way the shapes repeat reminds me of Sol Lewitt's wall drawings, but with a handmade, tactile quality. It's an interesting contrast. This piece feels less about a fixed image and more about the act of making. It's like a conversation between the artist and the material. Art isn't about answers, it's about the questions we ask.