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VISIONS OF PARADISE:

Classic Hawaiian Quilts


Protestant missionaries introduced quiltmaking to Hawaiian women as early as 1820. By the end of the 19th century and well into the 20th, Hawaiian women experimented with techniques, fabrics and styles of mainland quilters, adding their own elements and styles.

This lavishly illustrated lecture explores these distinctive, intriguing quilts and their significance in the fascinating Hawaiian culture


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