Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Orange and red squares spilling across a blue field.

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. Small squares in red, black, orange and tan are scattered in a loose grid, with a gray-blue border around the edges. The squares float with some space around them, giving the field a light, scattered feel.

About 74 by 49 inches. Dots on a sky, or confetti on a floor.