What is it? With the symbolism of the red fabric, one could imagine that it represents anger or rage. Yet, the lighter color is on the bottom. What could this mean? The writer of the Gospel of Thomas says that, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” We do have whatever power we need. The design of the herringbone pattern is also a clue as to what dwells within.