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Ralli Quilts: Traditional Textiles from Pakistan and India
Patricia Ormsby Stoddard
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Description for Ralli Quilts: Traditional Textiles from Pakistan and India
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 251 color photos, 80 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FPK; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 852.
This book tells the story of a fascinating quilting tradition found in southern Pakistan and neighboring western India. These quilts, called ralli, are stunning in their designs, brilliant in their colors, and intriguing in their history. 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. Showcased here are more than 130 stunning ralli quilts, all shown in full color. 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 ... Read more
This book tells the story of a fascinating quilting tradition found in southern Pakistan and neighboring western India. These quilts, called ralli, are stunning in their designs, brilliant in their colors, and intriguing in their history. 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. Showcased here are more than 130 stunning ralli quilts, all shown in full color. 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764316975
SKU
V9780764316975
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Patricia Ormsby Stoddard
Patricia Ormsby Stoddard has been a textile enthusiast for many years. In 1996, she moved to Islamabad, Pakistan, and became fascinated with ralli quilts, subsequently researching their origins and designs in depth. She currently lives in Provo, Utah, with her husband and two children.
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