Head covering c. late 20th century

This head covering was made by an anonymous artist. Imagine the person who carefully stitched it. The intricate patterns made of tiny orange and red dots on a deep brown background fill the textile. The dots create the impression of movement and rhythm, almost like a visual pulse. It's easy to get lost in the patterns. The overall composition feels balanced, but the more you look, the more the imperfections start to stand out. I like that. It reminds me that the artist was working by hand, making decisions as they went, and maybe even changing their mind. It makes you wonder, what were the circumstances under which this work was produced? The head covering reminds me of the work of many contemporary artists who work with textiles. All artists are in an ongoing conversation. There is something deeply human about this piece. It embraces uncertainty and allows for multiple interpretations and meanings.