Yellow for Sun Gods

Indian Sari Series #3: 2011  (Started: 2004)
Konark’s Chariot

Lesson for photographers: lighting from behind doesn't work in this instance!

I’m not sure there’s a lot more to say about this one, number three, but oh my, that’s some interesting yellow to work with.  Very sadhu (holy man)!  I fussy cut a stripped ikat to add detail to the stars and used quite a collection of fabrics.  Lastly, rather than feature one large piece, I added two borders, offset, by that strong blue. 

Ah yes, there’s still more fabric waiting to be made up to add to this series.  One day, one day…..

(The Konark Sun Temple, a 13^th c Hindu temple, takes the form of a huge chariot for the Sun God, Surya.  It symbolises the passage of time: seven horses pull the chariot on 12 pairs of wheels.  Located in Orissa.  It is spectacular!)

Machine washed & clothes-line wonky

Just for the Record: 

Quilt Finished Size: 115 x 164cm
Block Sizes: various
Cut in: 2004
Pieced & Basted: Machine Pieced 2004; Basted 2005
Quilted: Machine 2011
Quilt Type: Own Design
Quilt Finished: Jan 2011
Exhibited: Australia Day, 2011
Collection: Home# 044
Pattern Name: Army Star, p35*
Pattern Source: Own Design
Fabrics Purchased: India 2004
Fabric Design: Ikat
Fabric Style: Handwoven Cotton
Materials Type: Cotton
Wadding Type: Cotton Batt
Backing: Cottons_Indian dress fabrics

*101 Fabulous Rotary-Cut Quilts” by Judy Hopkins & Nancy Martin