Pair of Shoes c. 20th century

This pair of shoes by Ait Ouaouzguite Amazigh is at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. I can only imagine how long it must have taken to create this! Can you picture the artist patiently stitching away, their hands moving rhythmically, adding layer upon layer of meaning with every stitch? The shoes are adorned with striking geometric patterns in rich hues of pink, green, and brown. The stitches form tiny triangles and squares, creating a surface that’s both tactile and visually engaging. The color choices remind me of other folk art traditions, where bold, earthy tones speak to the materials sourced from the surrounding environment. I bet the artist poured so much love and attention into making these shoes. Thinking about their creative decisions, I wonder what the artist had hoped to express. How do these shapes and colors reflect the Ait Ouaouzguite Amazigh's identity and cultural values?