Saltillo Sarape

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Saltillo Sarape by Anni Albers is a rectangular textile with a predominantly red, black, and tan color scheme. The sarape features a central section with vertical stripes in red, black, and tan hues. A decorative border runs along the edges, showcasing a repeating pattern of geometric shapes in red, black, and tan. The top section of the sarape has a V-shaped design, with a pointed pattern that mirrors on both sides of the center. The background of the image is a plain gray color.