Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Churn-dash blocks in red, green and yellow, on blue.

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. Squares of red, green, yellow and navy repeat in neat rows, and a pale blue border frames the field. The blocks resemble small windmills. The corners are pieced with small triangles, a detail that rewards a close look.

About 76 by 52 inches. Brisk and friendly.