Vintage Embroidered Saami Ralli Quilt in Dark Blue, Green With Brown Colour Block Reverse
Vintage Embroidered Saami Ralli Quilt in Dark Blue, Green With Brown Colour Block Reverse
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This large, beautifully soft embroidered Saami ralli quilt comes from the western side of India/Pakistan, created by people of the Sindh region. Dense rows of coloured stitches with characteristic interlaced motifs give the quilt a subtle pattern and a soft, superb quality feel.
Made from recycled saris layered together like a kantha, the decorative stitches are usually formed in rectangles, some with highly detailed bands of alternating patterns. This one is a relatively simple design but still incredibly intricate.
The side intended as the reverse is a superb beige and brown colour block, a feature in its own right showcasing the reverse of the coloured bands of stitches.
The front is a deep blue with an almost neon green border, featuring the distinct embroidery of the nomadic people who create these culturally significant quilts.
This rare embroidered ralli is in superb condition, with hardly any signs of use.
APPROX SIZE: 215cm x 160cm (85" x 63")
This is a one-off, completely unique design, so when it's gone it's gone! It's a true vintage piece, so expect imperfections, patched details, marks and worn sections that reveal the layers below. We do our best to photograph all the details but remember that you are purchasing a unique, vintage textile piece that has been handmade and used in the past.
Handmade in India/Pakistan
Late 20th Century vintage
Materials
Materials
100% recycled cotton
Kantha quilts have been made for centuries by artisans in rural India. They are handmade from layers of recycled hand printed sarees which are hand stitched together to create a reversible, one of a kind blanket.
Each one is completely unique and they come in different sizes, thicknesses and qualities.
Some are at least a few generations old and show all the signs of being loved in the past, with gives them a unique texture and softness. Others are more recent but in great condition, with fewer signs of use.
We hand select our kantha quilts for their bright colours, versatile sizes and unique patterns, and photograph them in as much detail as possible so that you can see the beautiful features of each one.
We wash them to remove as many marks as possible, and we will sometimes patch over any large holes using offcuts of kantha quilts, using the same technique as the original artisans would have.
Care information
Care information
Hand wash cold or gentle machine wash
Line dry or gentle tumble dry low
Do not bleach
Delivery Information
Delivery Information
In-stock items are normally sent on the same or following day. All deliveries are fully tracked and you'll get email updates to your inbox.
International delivery includes duties and taxes so you won't have to pay any extra import fees to get your item.
UK Free on orders over £30: 2-4 days for items in stock using using Royal Mail, EVRI or DPD.
UK Express: 1-2 days using Evri or DPD
Delivery to remote areas and NI may take a few days longer
International Free: 7-20 days. Free international delivery with Royal Mail or Evri applies for all orders over USD$60 / 60€ or equivalent in your local currency.
International Express: 1-5 days with UPS
All international duties and taxes are included in the price.
Other items including pre-ordered and made-to-order will take longer to despatch. Please see the product description for estimated despatch and transit times.
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Eco-Friendly
Eco-Friendly
All our textiles are made using natural materials including cotton, linen, bamboo (and occasionally polyester recycled from post-consumer waste). You won't find any fabrics made from raw plastics such as polyester or acrylic, or made using toxic chemical processes such as viscose or acetates. Natural products not only feel better, they are also hypoallergenic, better for you and for the planet.
We send everything using minimal biodegradable plastic bags for protection and recyclable paper packaging.

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A beautifully crafted, high- quality bedspread. Really pleased with my purchase
Beautiful vintage bed cover - thank you
Id ordered some cushions and they were so beautifully made and really lovely fabric so e mailed Biggs & Hill and asked would they be able to make a huge cushion a beanbag!!? A very prompt reply came back….of course send sizes so i did and it arrived and was as perfectly made as cushions absolutely gorgeous! Great company to deal with!
Beautiful kantha, great colours. Delivered quickly too.
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Nice, fits my king size bed, lovely colours
I needed some colour for my guest room and this quilt is just perfect! I'll post pictures when it's done
Gorgeous cushion, fast delivery thank you
Really beautiful quality, thick linen, thanks for all the helpful customer service
Love it!!!! Amazing customer service
Linen feels really heavy, good quality, can I get matching pillows?
Fantastic customer service, had an issue with my parcel going missing, got a replacement and love it, thank you!!!