Deerpark Exhibit Hall (Biltmore Estate): "Quilts by known artists" Top 5 Page for this destination Asheville Shopping Tip by matcrazy1

At the end of my visit to the famous Biltmore Estate I hit my car to what was signed as Deerpark. I entered a huge, wooden hall where numerous, colorful patchwoek quilts were hang on walls around. To my surprise it was more than the exhibit. I could buy these colorful quilts.

A quilt is a type of bedding, a bed covering composed of a quilt top, a layer of batting, and a layer of fabric for backing. Nowadays it is more and more often made by artists and used exclusively to look at. This way from useful craftwork to "unuseful" art begun in the 19th century and, as I noticed, is continued in North Carolina and generally the South.

What to buy: They sold quilts, hand-made by known (not for me though :-) quilters, including Genevieve Grundy and Tynne Karas. I've got to known that the most famous creators of art quilts are or were natives to Virginia, Georgia and both Carolinas.

What to pay: Expensive in my opinion but original artworks by known artists. From some $100 to over $500 - see my pictures.

Address: Deerpark, Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC 28803
Directions: In Deerpark, in the middle of the Biltmore Estate (map here). Details in my last transportation tip here
othercontact: +1 (828) 225-1600
Phone: +1 (800) 624-1575
Theme: Local Craft
Website: http://www.biltmore.com/plan/dining/deerpark.shtml