Tivaevae taorei

Tivaevae taorei. Patchwork quilt or bed spread. Large and rectangular. Sewn by hand from coloured pieces of cotton fabric cut into diamond shapes and arranged to create prominent multicoloured six-pointed etu (star) motifs of white, orange, green, yellow, and pink against a crimson red background. All sewn onto a backing sheet of plain white cotton. Fabric has two areas of significant damage likely due to pest activity. Spots of mold, stains, and areas of colour fade. In fair condition overall. "45752 COOK IS. Mitiaro (or) Aitutaki" written in black ink on reverse at corner.