Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Twin diamonds in orange and green, with two black-and-white bursts at their hearts.

Cotton ralli, or patchwork quilt, from Pakistan, made in the mid to late 20th century. Rallis are commonly associated with Sindh and are pieced from scraps for use as bedding, floor covers and gifts. Two large lozenges built from small squares of orange, red, green, cream and brown share the field, and each has a small black and white star at the center. A sage-green border and a pale blue edge hold the pattern. The quilting is soft, and the colors are warm.

About 81 by 52 inches. A tidy riot of scraps, with a lot of personality.