The word quilt has its roots in Latin. The Latin word, ‘culcita’ refers to a padded and tied mattress which was something like a Japanese futon bed. This word was the source from which the word quilt originated.

Quilting, it is therefore clear, was an ancient art and different cultures employed different techniques for the manufacture of quilts which resulted in the large variety of antiques that we find today. Some of the kinds of antique quilts for sale these days include, antique appliqué quilts, antique Hawaiian quilts and antique dolls quilts.

Quilting basically refers to a form of needlework technique which involves joining two or more fabrics in a decorative pattern. Since quilts came into being to cater to the need to stay warm, quilts usually have a layer of foam or other padding between the layers of fabric that are stitched together. This may occasionally make the process of cleaning antique quilts a little complicated but the end result is almost always worth the effort.

Aging antique quilts from Asia can be traced as far back as to the first century. The main motifs and central themes of the designs on these quilts include animal motifs and various abstract designs. The background of Indian quilts is usually quilted in diamond shaped using a rough running-stitch. Quilting afforded Asians a way to stay warm without having to wear bulky clothing and quickly became a method employed in the manufacture of coats and other garments that offered protection from cold..

IMPORTANT NOTE: Items over hundred years are not permitted to be taken out of India without the permission of the Director General, The Archaeological survey of India, Janpath, New Delhi – 110 011.

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