Shawl (Llklla) 1965 - 1975

This *Shawl (Llklla)* was made by an anonymous artist, and you can see it here at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Just look at how the colours pop, that strong red and the sunny yellow. It's like the artist was thinking about warmth and light when they made this piece. I love the way the patterns run in these vertical bands, like stories stacked on top of each other. You can almost feel the texture, right? All that careful work, those little shapes lined up just so. Zoom in close to one of those diamond patterns and you get a sense of the meditative, thoughtful process this must have been. It's not just about making something pretty; it's about the time and care poured into each stitch. The whole thing reminds me of quilts made by the Gee's Bend artists. It’s that same sense of using simple materials to create something meaningful and deeply personal. To me, this shawl is about seeing the world in a new way.