Quilts and Bed Covers in Paintings Symbolism of Quilts in Artworks Why artists paint quilts in their paintings
Quilts and bed covers, have been seen in many paintings of artists who paint home decor. Artists fascinated by home interiors make every detail and there are not just furniture items but also quite beautiful details, of table cloths and wall art seen in old famous paintings. Quilts symbolize family Heritage, as these were mostly handed over by elders. Quilts painted bring colours, and a homely touch in paintings. Quilt- A warm bed covering, with padding, typically stitched in designer patterns mostly squares of fabrics stitched together. Quilts since ages were also displayed as works of art. Apart from functional purposes quilts are planned and made into beautiful patchwork designs and colourful images of birds, landscapes, cartoon characters birds etc. Quilts have a lot of symbolism. They are specially made by hand for occasions to gift them on marriages, birth of child, or a family member leaving home for studies or higher pursuits; importa...