Hat c. 20th century

This hat, of unknown date, was made by an anonymous artist. Isn’t it amazing to consider all the time and patience that went into making this hat? I can almost see the maker’s hands carefully stitching, each tiny circle a little world of its own. The red details pop against the white, like tiny sparks of energy. I wonder what the artist was thinking as they worked. Was it a meditative practice, a way to escape the everyday? I can imagine them sitting in a quiet room, the rhythmic motion of the needle a kind of mantra. Thinking about it I see so much of what artists do in this hat: we all build up layers, add details, and try to make something beautiful and meaningful. Whether it's paint on canvas or thread on fabric, it's all about creating something from nothing, and sharing a little piece of yourself with the world. It's all connected, you know?