Quilts of India: Timeless Textiles

The Quilts of India is the first extensive
survey of Indian quilts compiled in India or
abroad. It identifies and explores the historic
and contemporary context of quiltmaking,
allowing the reader to share in the contextual
relationship between this art and Indian society.
Over 600 photographs, captured in rural villages,
museums and urban settings, present the richness
of this pervasive textile tradition. From the
simplest utility quilt to the most elaborate Indo-
Portuguese coverlet, the book details the diverse
designs, varied techniques and multiple uses of
the twenty-five unique quilting genres discovered
by the author during his four years of research.
Indian quilters are part of a living tradition
that dates back 4,000 years to the Indus Valley
civilization. The spirit of their lives is recounted
in fascinating stories and captivating portraits.
The language of their quilts articulates the
symbols and motifs familiar to these quilters and
their communities. Whether made for use in the
home, to signify religious asceticism, or to be
given as gifts, the quilts are infused with spiritual
significance and folk meaning. The eclectic imagery
not only draws upon a host of classic themes but
also upon the objects and events of everyday life.
This pioneering book raises from obscurity the
remarkable, yet largely overlooked, quilts of India
as an important class of Indian textiles. Written
for a general audience as well as the most ardent
professional, the book provides an intimate look
into the fabric of Indian life through quiltmaking.
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[@helentucker6407]

So glad to see the utility quilts at the end...the type I tend towards although so admire the ornate ones! Thanks that was interesting 👍

[@TimePass87969]

Beautiful presentation. Lovly music- raag hamsadhwani - which translates to hamsa= swan, dhwani= sound/ tune. I wish this is presented as documentary. Today, people buy new cloth ( and fabric stores accross the world sell fresh matched pieces) to make patchwork quilts! Isn't this an irony!!

[@DrAmirahHall]

What a fabulous presentation! I loved the music and the narration; they jointly enhance the lovely quilts. From the quilts to the video production, it's a labor of love. Beautiful!

[@gangapat]

+Amirah Hall Thank you! That means a lot. _PJF

[@madonnajackson1174]

Lovely....thank you for sharing!

[@shyamalarao6635]

Excellent presentaion, Covers most of the aspects and brought memories of child hood with fabrics in India.loved the music too.

[@Watermelllon53]

Very nice presentation.

[@crishbrin]

Lovely Patrick!

[@111adele]

This is so great!

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

Beautifull work. I just wish that they were paid a fair price (compared to western labour) an Indian worker earns less a month than an average seemstress in Denmark earns a day! Who are getting the biggest cut of the surplus? Not the hardworking Indian worker.

[@gangapat]

Thanks for your comment, Kristen. My continuing research shows that many quilters in India are getting paid fair wages. Thanks to the many NGOs who have help cut out the exploitative middleman. In many cases the quilters are meeting directly with the customers without bargaining.

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

Patrick Finn I'm glad to hear that at least some are paid fair prices. 😊

[@eileenfb1948]

Oh the music was hurting my ears - or I couldn't hear you. Thank you for this informative video.

[@alkadeshmukh4729]

I am very interested to making quilt. But I don't know where is the workshop and when.so please let me know. I am specialist in hand embr. Thank you.

[@gangapat]

Thank you for writing. The best place for you to find workshops that might be in your area look at the Facebook page called Desi Quilters. There are quilters from all over India there! Good Luck _Patrick

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[@bdgoins1]

Music is too much