Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Pink and black chevrons, stepped like a staircase.

Pakistan is the source of this cotton ralli, or patchwork quilt, made in the mid to late 20th century. Rallis are commonly built from patches of leftover fabric, and the geometry is part of the pleasure. Zigzag rows of black and white squares are edged with a stepped band of red, pink and yellow. A gray border settles it. A thin yellow edge shows at the border, giving the top a final flick of light.

About 80 by 52 inches. Neat, graphic and a bit cheeky.