patchwork madras skirt
Where did the Madras Patchwork Pattern originate?

I just bought a skirt online and was pondering where this pattern originated. Yes, it is rather… well, unsightly at first glance to many but I was still pondering.

http://www.iheartluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/target-madras2.jpg

http://store.fabrics-textiles.com/images/Patchwork%20madras%20floral%20fabric%20ATL0887.JPG?osCsid=ad41c9e27d6efe8406f5c46afc994a10

http://lulusvintage.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/ebay15_1.jpg

good luck … last one is nice