The picture isn't clear enough for me to confirm that is what has happened here, but it would explain
the uneven coloring pattern.
Not exact matches
While many species of octopus are known for their showy displays of
color, the larger Pacific striped octopus is particularly notable for its striking high - contrast display of
colors and
patterns, which can vary from a pale to dark reddish - brown hue to black with white stripes and spots with both smooth and
uneven skin textures.
In his best known works, he paints on fabric then cuts the fabric into strips, often of
uneven length, which he sews together to create large wall hangings in jumpy Matissean
patterns and
colors.
Paying special attention to the
coloring and
patterning of fabrics, the
uneven and serendipitous results contribute to the spontaneity and expressiveness of the work, even though the composition may be planned in advance.