Gee's Bend Quilts

Gee’s Bend, Alabama, is home to one of the most celebrated quilting traditions in the world. Nestled in a bend of the Alabama River, this small, close-knit community has nurtured generations of women whose quilts are now recognized as iconic works of American art—bold, abstract compositions that speak to both personal memory and collective resilience.

The quilters of Gee’s Bend are descendants of enslaved people who worked the area’s cotton plantations. In the 1930s, their families gained the rare opportunity to purchase the land they lived and farmed—creating a foundation of independence that allowed cultural traditions like quiltmaking to thrive. This collection of framed prints celebrates that remarkable legacy.

Each purchase directly supports the artists and their families through a revenue-sharing model that ensures proceeds flow back to the community. It’s not just a print—it’s a piece of living history, and a powerful way to help sustain one of the most extraordinary artistic traditions in America.

These images show the entirety of the quilts, including their handmade edges, against a white background.

All Full View Quilts

Here the focus is on the inherent design elements and abstract imagery in the quilts rather than as finished objects.

All Close View Quilts

Though obviously less of an overt design statement, the care, stitching, and materials that go into the back face of many of the Gee's Bend quilts is often a subtle expression of the artist's sensibility.

All Quilt Backs