Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Pastel diamonds in pale green, peach and white.

Cotton scraps from Pakistan, sewn in the mid to late 20th century, became this ralli, or patchwork quilt. Quilts like this are often made from recycled cloth, layered and stitched through for warmth. Large diamonds stepped from tiny squares fill the field, with soft orange centers punctuating the lattice. The border is a faded sage. Orange and mint pick out the centers, against a ground that has softened with time. Overall it feels airy.

About 76 by 59 inches. Faded in all the right places.