Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Rosettes in red, green and gold, set in black on white.

Makers in Pakistan stitched this ralli, or patchwork quilt, in cotton in the mid to late 20th century. The form is associated with Sindh and nearby regions, where rallis often serve as bedding and gifts. Small flower-like blocks in red, green, black and yellow repeat across a white field, and a dark border runs around it. The geometry is dense and even. Each rosette has a crisp central square, with leafy points of green on its sides.

About 79 by 52 inches. Like embroidery that grew up.