The name "Tulani" is of African origin and means
serenity, peace, quietness.
I chose this name for this quilt which I just finished because I wish that the future owner might feel just that,
serenity, peace and quietness,
when he or she uses this quilt to feel cozy and warm.
I just finished reading the beautiful short stories by Tom Hanks ("The Uncommon Type", the stories are really a treat), and towards the end of my favorite story with the title "Christmas Eve 1953" Hanks tells us that Virgil, the main character - who loves to stay extra warm because of terrible experiences in World War II in winter 1944 - goes to bed "after the long day" and covers himself with a "thick quilt".
Well, this here is an extra thick quilt.
There are some knitted squares in this quilt (yarn is 80% wool and 20% polyamide, robust and washable), the fabric squares are appliquéd one on top of the other, all of this giving additional warmth. Also: other than in ordinary quilts the filling consists here of two layers, one sheet is cotton fleece, one sheet is soft corduroy. Plus: the back is warm flannel.
All of this is meant to keep the owner extra warm in winter.
Dimensions are 165 x 122 cm, 64,96" x 48".
Completely made by hand.
Completely made by hand.
(This quilt was made for an exhibition in Berlin in a couple of days.)
