Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

A quilt that scattered crosses like confetti.

Pakistani makers pieced this ralli, or patchwork quilt, in cotton in the mid to late 20th century. Rallis are commonly made as bedding and household covers, built from many pieces of cloth. The field is a loose pattern of cross-shaped patches in yellow, black, tan, green, purple and white, with a dark brown edge along the top. Seams and stitching show clearly, and the cloth has the soft, faded look of long use.

About 74 by 50 inches. Throw it over a chair and it takes over the room.