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What Makes Hawaiian Quilt Bedspreads Unique?
Hawaiian quilt bedspreads are hand-appliquéd and hand-quilted textiles often featuring a central design and echo stitching. Kenui Quilts’ current collection includes nature-inspired designs and sizes from Twin to California King. Matching pillow shams are included, with one for Twin and two for larger sizes.
The Craft of Hawaiian Quilt Bedspreads
Kenui Quilts bedspreads are hand-appliquéd and hand-quilted. Many designs feature a central motif with echo stitching that follows the design’s contours.
The Hawaiian word kapa has several meanings, including bark cloth, clothing, bedclothes, and certain kinds of quilts. Its meaning depends on context, so it is not simply a direct translation for every modern quilt. The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Hawaiian Language Dictionary provides more detail.
What Does “Kapa” Mean?
The Hawaiian word kapa has several meanings, including bark cloth, clothing, and bedclothes. Its meaning depends on context, so it is more accurate to describe a modern quilt as a Hawaiian quilt or Hawaiian-style quilt rather than saying kapa simply means “quilt.” See the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Hawaiian Language Dictionary for its dictionary entries.
Hawaiian Quilt Bedspread Sizes and Dimensions
The current Kenui Quilts collection lists these sizes and dimensions: DBI Hawaii
| Size | Dimensions | Matching Pillow Shams |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 71 × 101 inches | 1 |
| Full | 86 × 101 inches | 2 |
| Queen | 92 × 106 inches | 2 |
| King | 108 × 108 inches | 2 |
| California King | 120 × 120 inches | 2 |
Availability and production time vary by design and color. The collection currently says King sizes may be in stock, while other sizes are generally made to order and typically take about three months. Confirm current availability before ordering. DBI Hawaii
How to Choose a Bedspread Size
Measure the top of your mattress and decide how far you want the bedspread to hang over each side and the foot of the bed. Compare those measurements with the listed bedspread dimensions before choosing a size.
Explore Kenui Quilts Bedspreads
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