Hmong Bed Spread from the collection of San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

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Hmong Bed Spread, c. 1985

65% polyester 35% cotton

118 x 97 in (299.72 x 246.38 cm)

Inv: 2005.320.001

Six ‘quilt blocks’ with curvilinear “elephant’s foot” design done in a skillfully-rendered ‘reverse applique’ technique. There are additional decorative squares on these ‘blocks’. No fewer than fourteen ‘borders’ surround these ‘blocks’ on all sides. These ‘borders’ vary from 1.5 to 3.5 inches in width and are plain or with triangles. Some of the inner borders have decorative squares, in which the pieced-patch technique is used.

Techniques: Hand pieced and appliqued
Culture: Hmong
Geographic Location: East and South Asia, Thailand
Credit Line: Gift of John and Donna Sommer

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