Floor Mat c. 20th century

This floor mat was woven anonymously, and when you look at it you can almost feel the maker's presence. It's got these strong, deep blue stripes along the sides, like solid anchors framing a dreamy, dotted center. Imagine the weaver, maybe sitting at their loom for hours, carefully placing each thread. The central diamond pops out, a bold, concentric design that suggests something about the maker's intentions, or their cultural heritage. It's not just a pattern, but a statement. The small details, those tiny diamonds spread across the white, they remind me of Agnes Martin's delicate grids. Each choice of color, each shift in pattern, feels like a conversation. The artist is speaking to us through shapes and colors, inviting us to engage with their vision. Like a dance, a constant movement back and forth in time, the conversation between art makers goes on.