1983 Octagonal Beanbag

Jan Haag
Double strand Persian wool on 12 mesh canvas. Continental stitch in all four directions.

Approximately 4,050 stitches
Dimensions: 5 5/8 x 5 in.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
Here is Jan Haag taking a common object, a bean bag meant to relieve tension, and imbuing it with an almost Heian level of aesthetic. Note the Chinese Longevity symbol -- iconoclastically done in tribal rug colors.

 
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