The Hand
Amir rewards a closer look. Across the creamy-white ground, the weave stays visible between the stitches. Muted blue-grey, dusty rose and a pale ochre line give the embroidery definition without turning the cushion into a bright colour statement. Small variations in the stitched contours keep the geometry from feeling mechanical.
Two lozenges form the centre of the composition, balanced by four angular motifs near the corners. A narrow stitched border holds the arrangement together; short thread tassels leave the edges lightly finished. We describe what can be seen rather than assign a fixed meaning to each form or presume the maker’s intention.
Collector’s Note
We chose Amir for its restraint. The pale ground makes room for the embroidery, and the colours offer an alternative to a sharper black-and-white contrast. Against charcoal linen, the creamy surface comes forward; beside natural wood, its quieter tones become easier to notice. It is a piece whose interest lies as much in the space between the motifs as in the motifs themselves.
Quiet from across the room. Particular in every stitch.
