Woven Coverlet c. 1938

This woven coverlet was made by Lucille Lacoursiere, and it's fascinating how she uses simple materials to create such an intricate design. It’s all about the process here, the back and forth of the shuttle, the rhythm of the loom. The texture is key – you can almost feel the warp and weft of the threads, the way the colors subtly shift between the browns and creams. The surface isn't uniform; it has a kind of handmade irregularity that's really appealing. Look at how the darker threads create these little floating squares, almost like a pixelated image. It’s like she's building up a pattern, one thread at a time. Thinking about the dedication and time that went into this piece, I’m reminded of Anni Albers, who also elevated weaving to a high art. It's this quiet, patient accumulation of marks that speaks volumes. The beauty is in the doing, in the making, in the layers of intention.