The whole throw, 50 × 70 in
Throw · Woven in Multan
Sindhi ralli throw
Patchwork squares of madder red, ivory and near-black, woven after the ralli quilts of Sindh and the southern Punjab.
Woven by Shahnaz and Parveen Naz
Qadirpur Raan
Sisters Shahnaz and Parveen weave throws and small rugs between the cotton harvests. Their ralli patchwork patterns come from the quilts their grandmother stitched for dowries, translated square by square onto the loom.
About 3 weeks on the loom for the 50 × 70 in size.
Materials and dyes
- Materials
- Soft hand-spun wool, loosely woven
- Dyes
- Madder root and iron-darkened walnut
- Construction
- Flat-woven by hand, slit and dovetail tapestry. Reversible.
Dimensions
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 50 × 70 in | Rs 12,800 |
| 60 × 80 in | Rs 16,000 |
Handwoven sizes can vary by up to 3 cm either way. Fringe not included.
Care
Shake out and air in the shade. Hand wash cold with a wool detergent, press out the water in a towel and dry flat. Never tumble dry.