Scarf c. 20th century

Here's an audio guide script for the artwork provided: This scarf was made by an anonymous artist, sometime in the past, using textile dye on cloth. Look at how the artist has embraced a process of layering, creating this striking pattern. The deep red and olive bands are punctuated by rows of small white squares. The texture is soft, inviting touch, and the colors create a warm, earthy palette. See how the dye bleeds slightly around the edges of each shape? It gives the scarf a kind of soft focus effect, which I love. Imagine wrapping yourself in this—the feel of the fabric, the weight, the colors against your skin. You can almost feel a personal connection to the anonymous artist who made it. This scarf reminds me a little of the work of textile artist, Anni Albers, who approached weaving as a form of drawing. Art is always an ongoing conversation and it's cool to see how ideas evolve and change across time.