Skirt c. 20th century

This Lao skirt shimmers with ruby hues. It makes you think about the person who crafted it and the time that went into it. I imagine her weaving that tight pattern, back and forth, hour after hour. The main body is covered in tiny cross-hatches of dark reds, a subtle ground for the explosive border. And at the bottom, BAM, it’s chaos! It’s also super controlled. The skirt has a party at the hem! Artists are always working on what other artists have done, right? I can see an abstract painter like Paul Klee having a great time with this skirt. There’s a conversation that happens across time, isn’t there? I mean, that’s what art is, that ongoing conversation. And this skirt, it’s speaking volumes.