Want to learn more about the Ralli Quilts of Pakistan and India?

Take a look at Patricia Stoddard's book, "Ralli Quilts"

Patricia Stoddard has taught workshops on Construction of Rallis and Embellishments at the Maiwa Textile Symposium in October 2005, 2006 and 2007.  Maiwa, located in Vancouver, Canada, is dedicated to sustaining and preserving traditional textile traditions from around the world.

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There was a special exhibit of twenty-two rallis at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas in October 2003. This is the largest quilt gathering in the world and draws about 50,000 per year. The Ralli Quilt Exhibit was extremely well received. Examples of the comments are as follows:

"Absolutely stunning exhibit."

"The quilts are beautiful-words can not describe them. Thank you for sharing."

"Incredible colors and quilting designs. Wonderful!

"Absolutely marvelous-a real show stopper and a great addition to the show!"

"Very unique! My favorites in the show."

"They touch my heart!"

"I love these quilts."

"Exquisite exhibit. A beautiful richness."