Pakistani Ralli or Patchwork Quilt

Red and indigo discs, striped in gold and black.

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. Rounded forms in blue and red sit between horizontal bars of yellow and black, giving the field an optical look. A thick orange border and a yellow inner band frame it. The black bars sharpen every disc, so the reds and blues glow.

About 75 by 50 inches. Loud in the best possible way.