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The patterns for the quilts on this page can be traced to African origins. Many of them are designed to call up some part of African life or African geography. The diversity of African culture is reflected in these quilts. Each quilt may be used as a coverlet, an accent piece in a room, or a wall hanging. |
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| Ibo's Walls | Stones of Strength | ||
This African pattern is designed to resemble a view of the houses in Ibo, Nigeria. Available in Blue or Green.
44" x 58" $325 |
This four-triangle block is often used in African art. In Ashanti, it means strength in adversity; in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it suggests hearthstones and domesticity. Available as shown.
37" x 47" $295 |
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42" x 42" $225 |
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Scintillation |
A View from the Plains |
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This African quilt pattern was created after viewing a house in Ndebele painted with a "Grandmother's Choice" star. Available as shown.
40" x 40" $250 |
This African motif suggests a mountainous terrain moving from darks to lights and back again, suggesting a horizon, or perhaps a river. Available as shown.
36" x 48" $250 |
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