Quilts and Patchwork in Central Asia

Where was the patchwork and quilted mattress shown in the image made?

• Kazakhstan

• Kyrgyzstan

• Uzbekistan

• Tajikistan

What is the significance of quilts and patchwork in the everyday life of people in Central Asia?

• They are used as decorative items only.

• They are used as currency.

• They are important pieces of art with many uses.

• They have no significance and are rarely used.

What do quilts and patchwork symbolize when a woman gets married in Central Asia?

• A gift from the groom's family.

• A collection of household items.

• A collection of patchwork and quilts to bring to her new home.

• A symbol of the woman's educational background.

What materials are mentioned as being used in the quilts described in the text?

• Cotton and polyester

• Silk and satin

• Wool and flannel

• Nylon and rayon

According to the text, what is one activity that a woman might do with her mother and family related to quilts and patchwork?

• Sell them at a local market.

• Create bed covers to show off their skills.

• Donate them to charity.

• Exchange them for goods.

For what purpose are quilts used in Central Asia, besides being blankets to sleep under?

• They are used to sleep on top of.

• They are used as curtains.

• They are used as tablecloths.

• The text does not specify other uses.

What is the word for a beautiful bedding pile in Central Asia?

• Tush k'ilz

• Jük

• Yurt

• Quilt

What is a "tush k'ilz" in Central Asian homes?

• A type of quilted clothing

• A bedding pile

• A large patchwork or embroidered panel

• A prayer rug

In the 1800s and 1900s, what did people in Central Asia wear that was made out of quilts and patchwork?

• T-shaped quilted robes

• Patchwork bags

• Quilted floor covers

• Embroidered tents

What is the shape of the robes made out of quilts and patchwork in Central Asia?

• I-shaped

• T-shaped

• L-shaped

• O-shaped