Editing Patchwork (section)

=== Asia ===
In India [[Kantha]] originated from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''kontha'', which means rags, as the blankets are made out of rags {{sfn|Zaman|1993|p=36}} using different scrap pieces of cloth. [[Nakshi kantha]] consisting of a running (embroidery) stitch, similar to the Japanese [[Sashiko]] is used for decorating and reinforcing the cloth and sewing patterns. Katab work called in [[Kutch district|Kutch]]. It is popularly known as Koudhi in Karnataka. Such blankets are given as gifts to newborn babies in many parts of India. [[Lambani]] tribes wear skirts with such art.

Patchwork is also done in various parts of Pakistan, especially in the Sindh region, where they call it ''ralli''.<ref>[[Ralli quilt]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=April 2018}} Pakistani ''ralli'' quilts are famous all over the subcontinent even in the west. These quilts are a part of their tradition and are made by women. Now these are gaining international recognition even though they have been making them for thousands of years.

Patchwork is also common in Azerbaijan, where it is called ''qurama''.