Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

A blue border, a red frame, and a bull’s-eye of checkered diamonds.

Cotton ralli, or patchwork quilt, made in Pakistan in the mid to late 20th century. Rallis are commonly associated with Sindh and are stitched from scraps as coverlets and floor cloths. Squares of grey, cream, red, blue and yellow step out from a small central diamond into two linked lozenges. A narrow dark red border sits inside a wide pale blue edge. The colors are cheerful and slightly faded, giving the surface a settled, welcoming softness.

About 92 by 54 inches. Long enough to dress a daybed, or a whole wall.