Ralli Quilts
Ralli Quilts This book tells the story of a fascinating quilting tradition found in southern Pakistan and neighboring western India. The designs, which include patchwork, appliqu*/e, and embroidered…
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Ralli Quilts
This book tells the story of a fascinating quilting tradition found in southern Pakistan and neighboring western India. The designs, which include patchwork, appliqu*/e, and embroidered styles, are reminiscent of motifs found on painted pottery from the ancient civilizations of the area. These quilts, called ralli, are stunning in their designs, brilliant in their colors, and intriguing in their history.
They date primarily from the mid- to late twentieth century and feature a wondrous array of designs and patterns that have been passed from mother to daughter and woman to woman for hundreds of years. Showcased here are more than 130 stunning ralli quilts, all shown in full color. Quilt descriptions identify where each quilt was made, design or pattern characteristics, type of fabric, and dimensions.
The carefully researched text provides intriguing information on quilt construction,