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Hawaiian quilts

Americas tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: $500–5k (accessible antique & fine living craft)

A Hawaiian quilt is a distinctive quilting style of the Hawaiian Islands that uses large radially symmetric applique patterns. Motifs often work stylized botanical designs in bold colors on a white background. Hawaiian quilt appliqué is made from a single cut on folded fabric. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Hawaiian quilt, Na Kalaunu (Crowns),
Hawaiian quilt, Na Kalaunu (Crowns),
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Untitled Hawaiian quilt, 1874
Untitled Hawaiian quilt, 1874
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Hawaiian quilt, 'Niumalu' or Nawilili Beauty
Hawaiian quilt, 'Niumalu' or Nawilili Beauty
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Hawaiian quilt, 'Lei Mamo', late 19th century
Hawaiian quilt, 'Lei Mamo', late 19th century
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Hawaiian quilt, 'Ku'u Hae Aloha' (My Beloved Flag), c. 1900
Hawaiian quilt, 'Ku'u Hae Aloha' (My Beloved Flag), c. 1900
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Where to buy

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