Scarf

Cleveland Museum of Art

The scarf by an unknown artist is a long rectangular textile with a predominantly gray and black color scheme. The scarf has a wavy edge all around. The pattern on the scarf consists of various geometric shapes, including diamonds, squares, and chevrons. The diamonds are arranged in rows and are filled with different patterns such as concentric squares, herringbone, and hatching. Some of the diamonds are empty, while others contain these patterns. There are also rectangular sections with various patterns, including herringbone, chevrons, and geometric motifs. The background of the scarf is a light gray color, while the patterns are in a darker gray or black. The overall design is symmetrical, with similar patterns on either side of the center. The scarf has a traditional or cultural look, possibly from an African or Asian origin.