Kunduri Cloth c. 20th century

This Kunduri Cloth, made by an anonymous artist, invites us into a world teeming with life and story. Imagine the maker carefully stitching each figure, horse, and elephant onto the surface, building up the narrative one piece at a time. The cloth is like a canvas, with figures arranged in rows and frames. I wonder, were they thinking about borders? I see those soldiers, those elephants, and horses, all rendered with a keen eye for detail and a loving hand. You can feel the artist’s presence in every stitch, every patch of color. When creating, were they in a frenzy of inspiration, or did they plan this out carefully? In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with images, it’s refreshing to encounter something made with so much care and attention. It reminds me that painting—or, in this case, stitching—is about more than just representation; it’s about creating a space for contemplation, for storytelling, and for connecting with others through art. It's a conversation!