Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Rows of little hats, or bells, in primary colors.

Pakistan is the source of this cotton ralli, or patchwork quilt, made in the mid to late 20th century. Rallis are commonly built from patches of leftover fabric, and the geometry is part of the pleasure. Small blocks in blue, red, green, pink and yellow tilt in alternating rows. A broad yellow border contains the field. Colors shift row by row, but the yellow frame holds them together. The piecing is crisp and playful.

About 86 by 48 inches. Playful, and hard to look away from.