This book tells the story of a fascinating quilting tradition found in southern Pakistan and neighboring western India.
She currently lives in Provo, Utah, with her husband and two children..
In 1996, she moved to Islamabad, Pakistan, and became fascinated with Ralli quilts, subsequently researching their origins and designs in depth.
About the Author: Patricia Ormsby Stoddard has been a textile enthusiast for many years.
A valuable reference for textile historians, designers, and quilt lovers everywhere, this book is a tribute to the skill and creativity of the "Ralli region" people who continue to make and use these beautiful textiles.
The carefully researched text provides intriguing information on quilt construction, colors, patterns, and regional variations.
Quilt descriptions identify where each quilt was made, design or pattern characteristics, type of fabric, and dimensions.
They date primarily from the mid- to late twentieth century and feature a wondrous array of designs and patterns that have been passed from mother to daughter and woman to woman for hundreds of years.
Showcased here are more than 130 stunning Ralli quilts, all shown in full color.
The designs, which include patchwork, appliqu/e, and embroidered styles, are reminiscent of motifs found on painted pottery from the ancient civilizations of the area.
These quilts, called ralli, are stunning in their designs, brilliant in their colors, and intriguing in their history.
This book tells the story of a fascinating quilting tradition found in southern Pakistan and neighboring western India
