Quilt

Basically associated with beddings, the quilt is often used to decorate the bedroom or the nursery. It is a thick covering used over a bed, and provides warmth and comfort. Quilts have been used throughout the ages since their first appearance in the ancient Egyptian civilisations. The term "quilt" is derived from the Latin word ‘culcita’, which means a stuffed sack.

Patchwork or embroidery is often used in the manufacture of quilts. A quilt is produced either when separate pieces of cloth are sewn together or a single, large piece of cloth is used. The pieces of cloth sewn together could be discerned from the strips of cloth stitched between them. The materials used for quilts include leather, mink, linen, lace, suede and wool. The beauty of quilts could be further embellished by using pearls, sequins, feathers, buttons, quartz crystals and rhinestones. Such elegant quilts create a pleasant atmosphere in the bedroom or nursery.

Quilt making is a craft that requires considerable expertise as often these items are made by hand. Quilt covers are commonly found in bedrooms throughout the UK. Patchwork quilts are as popular as those that are embroidered. Quilts are available in a variety of sizes, colours and styles to suite every taste and decor.