Bed Quilt

Cranberry and yellow floral pattern with white stitching

Made with block print technique, an ancient textile tradition where artisans usse hand-carved wooden blocks to stamp intricate patterns repetitively onto the fabric. Centered mostly in Rajasthan and Gujarat, this highly precise craft utilizes natural dyes, resist-paste methods, and multi-generational techniques to produce unique, slow-made textiles.

This quilt is from Sanganeer, India, a city is known for its “Sanganeri printing”, a centuries-old craft which has been preserved by the local Chippa community. Sanganeri prints are famous for their delicate, intricate detailing, small floral motifs, and somber, elegant color palettes against white backgrounds.

  • Each flower is outlined with delicate white hand-stitching, which creates a simple, yet beautiful pattern on the plain cranberry reverse side of the quilt.

 

  • Title: Bed Quilt

  • Date: 2007

  • Geography: Rajasthan, India

  • Medium: Cotton

  • Dimensions: H. 84 in.  W. 58 in.

  • Provenance: Purchased in Sanganeer, India

  • Inventory Number:  IN.25