Asia has been known throughout the world for its beautiful textiles.The art of producing cotton fabric, processes of dying and printing fabric was first started by ancient South Asian.
Women make beautiful designs of rilli with different types of colors and clothes. Rillis are mostly made in Sothern provinces of pakistan including sindh. Quilt making is an old tradition in the region perhaps dating back to the fourth millennium BC judging by similar patterns found on ancient pottery. Rillis are used as bed sheets, covering for wooden bags, paddinf for workers and animals, storage bags, floor cover and in villages , ralli are an important part of girls dowry and owning many quilts is a measure of wealth.
The number of patterns used on ralli quilts seems to be almost endless, as there is much individual expression and spontaneity in color within the traditional patterns. The three basic styles of rallis are: 1) patchwork made from pieces of cloth torn into squares and triangles and then stitched together, 2) applique made from intricate cut out patterns in a variety of shapes and 3) embroidered quilts where the embroidery stitches form patterns on solid colored fabric. A distinguishing feature of ralli patterning in patchwork and applique quilts is the diagonal placement of similar blocks as well as a variety of embellishments including mirrors, tassels, shells and embroidery.
Women make beautiful designs of rilli with different types of colors and clothes. Rillis are mostly made in Sothern provinces of pakistan including sindh. Quilt making is an old tradition in the region perhaps dating back to the fourth millennium BC judging by similar patterns found on ancient pottery. Rillis are used as bed sheets, covering for wooden bags, paddinf for workers and animals, storage bags, floor cover and in villages , ralli are an important part of girls dowry and owning many quilts is a measure of wealth.
The number of patterns used on ralli quilts seems to be almost endless, as there is much individual expression and spontaneity in color within the traditional patterns. The three basic styles of rallis are: 1) patchwork made from pieces of cloth torn into squares and triangles and then stitched together, 2) applique made from intricate cut out patterns in a variety of shapes and 3) embroidered quilts where the embroidery stitches form patterns on solid colored fabric. A distinguishing feature of ralli patterning in patchwork and applique quilts is the diagonal placement of similar blocks as well as a variety of embellishments including mirrors, tassels, shells and embroidery.
These rillis are gorgeous! i got one for my friend who lives in US and she loves it! she proudly displays it in her home now
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