Turban c. 20th century

Here's a turban of unknown provenance made with woven fabric in warm hues of red and gold. Imagine the weaver at their loom, carefully interlacing the threads to create this rhythmic pattern of checks, each line a deliberate stroke of color. The cloth is lightweight, almost translucent, catching the light like a watercolor painting. I wonder about the hands that have touched this turban, the stories it could tell. How it’s been wound and rewound, shaped and reshaped over time, each fold holding a memory, a feeling, a whispered prayer. The grid is so simple but also incredibly nuanced – like a Agnes Martin painting, where the slightest variation in line and tone creates a whole world of feeling. It reminds me that art is not just about the finished product but also about the process, the labor, and the love that goes into making something by hand. Weavers and painters share a common thread – a desire to create something beautiful and meaningful out of simple materials.