Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Diagonal stripes of tiny squares, framed in red.

This ralli, a patchwork quilt from Pakistan, was pieced in cotton in the mid to late 20th century. Rallis are commonly used as bedcovers, floor covers and wraps, and are often pieced from cloth saved over time. Rows of small squares in red, black, tan and blue run diagonally across the field, with a broad red border and a brown edge. The stripes run at a steady angle, with only a few places where the colors hop ahead.

About 82 by 53 inches. It moves even when the room does not.