Faith Ringgold (born Faith Willi Jones; October 8, 1930 – April 12, 2024) was an American painter, author, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and intersectional activist, perhaps best known for her narrative quilts. New York City, U.S.

The word 'quilt' – linked to the Latin word 'culcita', meaning a bolster or cushion – seems to have first been used in England in the 13th century. The earliest quilting was used to make bed covers: very fine quilts are often mentioned in medieval inventories and frequently became family heirlooms.

A quilted work of art is generally defined as two layers of cloth held together by stitching.