Mirror cover c. 20th century

This Mirror Cover was crafted, stitch by stitch, by a Tajik artist. I love how the embroidery is a process, a journey charted in thread, and how the colours, red, blue, and gold, create a feeling of warmth and depth. Look closely, and you'll see how the textures play against each other – the soft fringe against the dense stitching. The repeated motifs, each slightly imperfect, give it a handmade feel. The central design, framed in red, creates a focal point, but it's the little variations in each stitch that really sing. It's like a visual song, full of improvisation and heart. This piece reminds me of the work of Sophie Taeuber-Arp, especially her playful use of geometry. Like Taeuber-Arp, the Tajik artist embraces imperfection, allowing the material and the process to guide the way. It's a reminder that art isn't about perfection, but about the messy, beautiful journey of creation.