Man's sash (banda) and trousers c. 1950

This sash and trousers were made by the Maya, using weaving. Look at how the colors are working together – it's all about the push and pull of red, blue, and white. It's like the artist set up a conversation between them, and then let them do their thing. You get the feeling that artmaking isn't just about a fixed plan, but about paying attention to what happens as you go along, about the process itself. The material itself is striking. See how the texture makes the colors pop? It feels so grounded and alive. The blue and red have this back-and-forth rhythm, almost like they're breathing. I'm drawn to how the white threads are woven in a way that creates dashes, almost like an interrupted line. It's subtle, but it changes the whole feel of the piece, adding a layer of complexity. It makes me think of Anni Albers, playing with the grid, but with a raw, human touch.