Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Yellow border, purple frame, and a checkerboard diamond in the middle.

This ralli, or patchwork quilt, comes from Pakistan and was made from cotton in the mid to late 20th century. Rallis are commonly associated with Sindh and are made from small pieces of cloth for household use. Small squares of red, pink, black, cream and gold step in a diamond to the center, bounded by a deep blue-purple border and an outer band of yellow. A short fringe trims one edge. The colors are rich, and the quilting gives the surface a gentle, lived-in softness.

About 77 by 50 inches. Royal in tone, and useful on a cold night.