Embroidery: Yama and Consort

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a large embroidered artwork titled "Embroidery: Yama and Consort". The artwork features two main figures: a blue figure with a white dress and a red-faced figure on top. The blue figure has a white dress with a blue shawl draped over both shoulders. The blue figure has two hands on either side that are bent at the elbow with the palms facing outwards. The red-faced figure sits on top of the blue figure's head with legs spread apart. The red-faced figure has four eyes and a large mouth with teeth. The red-faced figure has flames on the head and around the body. The blue figure stands on a figure with a black body and a white cloth wrapped around the head. The background of the artwork is dark blue with a gold border. The gold border has a repeating pattern of small black designs. The artwork has a landscape at the bottom with swirling clouds and smoke. Flames are on either side of the blue figure. There are skulls and bones on either side. The overall design is intricate and detailed, with many patterns and textures.