Cotton Quilts and Blankets

Blue and white eight point star from Pennsylvania. Made from blue and white check fabric. Fine piecework and nice quilting.

This fine mini piece work broken star quilt has nice quilting and in very good condition.

Beautiful antique Ikat textile from the island of Sumba, fully backed in a luxurious soft black suede. Ikat is an ancient technique which is used...

This finely pieced and quilted yellow and white quilt is in fine condition. There is also shades or rust in areas as well. Very nice quilting.

Fantastic Ohio Amish fan Quilt from the 1950s. This has fantastic quilting and fantastic graphics.

This fine masterpiece postage stamp chain in small pieces is in pristine condition with fine piecework. The quilting is fine as well.

Beautiful authentic Amish quilt from Holmes Co., Ohio, circa 1930s The baskets are treadle machine, pieced in various shades of blue, green, pink and purple. Set with black cotton ...

This is a classic Log Cabin Barnraising quilt in traditionally Pennsylvania colors. The use of lights and darks gives tremendous depth to the pattern. A note attached to the back re...

This tiny postage stamp nine patch in a square quilt was found in Pennsylvania and is in very good condition. The back is a bars pattern in calico fabric.

It is in rather good condition.

Exceptional textile made of purple color velvet, with beautiful intricate gold embroidery floral motifs, center medallion. Some minor velvet oxidizatio...

Super rare and impressive pair of large cotton ''gordijnstof' curtains, designed in 1963 by world renowned Dutch painter and sculptor Karel Appel (1921-2006) for the textile company Hermann Hartman & Co of Amsterdam. This extremely rare, original repeat print textile is documented in the Stedelijk museum's textile collection under object nubmer KNA 1998, please see image 2. Each curtain measures 56.7" X 83.85" (144cm X 213cm). 'Gordijnstof' translates as "curtain fabric" confirming that this textile was originally designed by Appel specifically for use as curtains however being of such an impressive dimension these examples could equally be used as wall hangings ,as photographed, or mounted on both sides of a screen or mounted and framed as an art work in its own right , a practice which is becoming increasingly commonplace as high end textile designs by important artists are becoming increasingly valued , appreciated and sought after in the marketplace. Appel's paintings and sculptures can be found in the collections of some of the world's most prominent museums including the Museum of Modern art in New York and Tate Modern ,London. Each curtain is of a very impressive scale with each measuring 56.7 " (144 cm) X 83.85" (213cm). The curtains are signed on the banding KUNSTENAAR DESSIN ONTWERP Karel Appel, HARTMAN PRINT, AMSTERDAM. Another of Appel's designs for Hermann Hartman,Amsterdam can be found in the collection of the national textile museum in Holland. Please see image 9. Even a small sample of this 1963 textile in good condition would be hard to find today but to find two large scale Appel curtains intact and in beautiful unfaded condition with no staining or fraying must be next to unique today. This is a very rare find and certainly a unique opportunity. Image 10 shows Karel Appel in his atelier in New York in 1966. Provenance: These curtains come from the private collection of a retired Professor from Oxford,UK. Biography: Karel Appel was an Expressionist Dutch painter. He was a member of the famous Cobra, the European group of the late 1940s to early 1950s, which promoted spontaneous expressionism and abstract features in painting. Appel's paintings incorporate applications of vibrant, violent colors often possessing a primal, childlike quality or a schizophrenic innocence. Later in life, Appel turned to creating figurative sculptures. Examples of his work can be seen in the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, Boymans-Van Beuningen Museum, Rotterdam, and other collections. Expressionist painter Karel Appel made a name for himself in the world of painting by creating a majestic collection of highly distinguishable work for which he became internationally renowned. From the start, art curators could not ignore Appel's work, which has been exhibited at major museums around the world, including New York's Museum of Modern Art, the Manhattan-based Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Tate Gallery in London. Though Appel is widely recognized as one of the best-known Dutch Expressionist painters of all time, he was also a passionate printmaker, sculptor, and ceramicist. Karel Appel’s childhood and early life Christiaan Karel Appel was born on April 25, 1921, in his parents’ house at 7 Dapperstraat, Amsterdam. His father, Jan Appel, owned a barbershop. His mother, born Johanna Chevalier, was a descendant of French Huguenots. Karel Appel had three brothers. He studied art from 1940 to 1943 at the Rejksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts during the German occupation and befriended young painter Corneille and, some years later, Constant. His parents opposed his choice to become an artist, leading him to leave home. This was also necessary to hide himself from the German police so that he would not be picked up and sent to Germany to work in the weapon industry. Appel produced his first real painting on canvas, which was a still life of a fruit basket at the age of fourteen. On his fifteenth birthday, his wealthy uncle Karel Chevalier gave him a paint set and an easel and some lessons on painting. Career. In 1946, his first solo show was held in Groningen, Netherlands. He also participated in the Jonge Schilders exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam nd created a buzz in the art world, as it generated a huge scandal and many objections in the press and public. About this time, Appel was influenced first by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, then by the French brute-art artist Jean Dubuffet. In 1947, he started sculpting with various used materials and painted them in bright colors such as white, red, yellow, blue and black. Karel Appel became the member of Nederlandse Experimentele Group in Holland along with the young Dutch painters Anton Rooskens...

This fine Pennsylvania mini pieced crib quilt is all in wool and tiny ties and piecework. The condition is very good.

This finely quilted applique quilt with a scalloped border is in great condition. The fine quilting is very good.

20th century flag flannels cigar premium flags. This double border is in wool and the backing is a cotton calico back.

19th century blue and white crib quilt in fine condition. This is finely pieced and quilting is very good.

This finely quilted and pieced Philadelphia pavement quilt is in very good condition. The quilt is similar in pattern like a sunshine and shadow. The red corner blocks are a nice fin...

19th century postage stamp saw tooth diamond in a square and surround postage stamp ground. The center block is turkey red.

This finely quilted blue and white sateen quilt is in fine condition. Minor fold fade in areas.

This mini pieced diamond in a square yoyo quilt. The condition is very good and it is a large quilt.

A tribal textile from Nigeria. Excellent handspun cotton and hand embroidery, and great color. Measures: 4'5'' x 5'7''.

Midcentury New York souvenir table cloth. New with tags. White cotton table cloth with multi-color printed New York City landmarks. Colors remain b...

Two sided cotton beacon blanket with geometric designs. Good condition, slight fade one corner not distracting. Period: circa 1920 Origin: Beacon Size:...

Antique quilt postage stamp chain in very good condition. This quilt has very nice quilting and is in very good condition.

20822 Vintage Moroccan wedding blanket, Berber Handira Tamizart. This handwoven wool vintage Moroccan wedding blanket also known as a Berber Handira features rows of fluffy fringe embellished with accent colors and a hint of paillette sequins. The underside of this vintage Handira blanket displays Kilim bands on a black-coffee backdrop with accent colors. These bands are linked back to the flat-weave kilims of the region. Generally woven by the bride's family members, these Moroccan Handiras are symbolic textiles infused with the Baraka to bestow blessings. Moroccan wedding blankets are believed to keep away evil spirits, bring good luck to the new married couple, and bequeath fertility. The depth of meaning presented in this cream-colored cherished textile, is what make Moroccan Handira wedding...

This early 19th century comforter tied wool log cabin quilt is in good condition with minor old little repairs. The backing is in a soft cotton flannel fabric.

Anatolian block prints and not as common as one would think and finding them with a pattern like this and condition is rare, early 20th century.

This fine early hand pieced and quilted tiny postage stamp crib quilt is for a new born baby. It is a real collectors dream as condition is mint! It was found in Berks County, Pennsy...

Antique handmade quilt from Lancaster, PA. Measures: 34"x35". Red and white design with small white hearts on a red trim around the outside.

This fun red, white and blue geometric quilt is in fine condition and a very good size. Will fit a queen or king bed.

This is an indigo colored shawl in cotton and silk (pink sections are in silk).

This textile is handwoven from heavy weight cotton from the Yoruba of Nigeria. The striped pattern shows indigo, magenta, green, and white colors representative of the Aso Oke...

20825, vintage Moroccan wedding blanket, Berber Handira Tamizart. This handwoven wool vintage Moroccan wedding blanket also known as a Berber Handira features rows of fluffy fringe embellished with accent colors. The underside of this vintage Handira blanket displays kilim bands on a black-coffee backdrop with accent colors. These bands are linked back to the flat-weave kilims of the region. Generally woven by the bride's family members, these Moroccan Handiras are symbolic textiles. Moroccan wedding blankets are believed to keep away evil spirits, bring good luck to the new married couple, and bequeath fertility. The depth of meaning presented in this cream-colored cherished textile, is what make Moroccan Handira wedding...

Vintage Indonesian Geometric Ikat Textile Rug, 20th Century Ikat is an Indonesian word that refers to a highly challenging technique, where colorful often abstract designs are achie...

This 19th century Jacobs Coat quilt was made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has a pink calico backing. The condition is fairly good with minor age spots or color lift in a cou...

This early candlewick spread has handmade fringe on all four sides. It is pieced in three different panels. It is in very good condition and has been...

This fine detailed applique is late but great with fine piece work and quilting.

This textile is a superb Yoruba men's wrap cloth. The fine ikat pattern is rare for aso oke textiles from the Yoruba people from around mid-20th century. This ...

This fine Amish quilt is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is mostly wool and cotton made trip around the world or sunshine quilt. It has initial on the reverse side or back. T...

A fragment of antique Peruvian textile from Pre-Columbia era, nicely displayed in a matted metal frame. Likely from Chancay culture in Centra...

A rare pattern embroidered in silk on a hand loomed cotton background. Punjab is known for its Phulkaris. The embroidery is done with floss silk thread on coarse handwoven cotton fab...

Largest pillows are 22 x 22 small and medium pillows are 20 x 20 and 19 x 19. Ask about multiples.

This most unusual deep royal blue back round with a robin egg blue chain in cotton. This Ohio Amish crib quilt is in fine condition and is mounted on...

This fine tiny pieced postage stamp chain quilt is in pristine condition. This quilt is from the 1930s and made from old calico dress prints.

19th century fantastic indigo & white quilt in arrows pattern with candy stripe back round. This is in fine condition and very nice quilting.

This finely quilted Ohio red and green applique quilt is in good condition. This 1930s applique is similar in style and pattern to the whig rose appliques from the late 19th century ...

These fine hand woven coverlet pillows in blue grey with salmon trim. The backings are in homespun cotton linen. Sold as a group of four.

Wonderful mini pieced postage stamp crib quilt in a mix of feed sack material and old dress prints. This folky and fun quilt has quarter inch squares all won...

This super rare and fine condition 19th century applique crib quilt from Berks County, Pennsylvania is in pristine condition. Minor spotting on the back side that is the typical bars pattern backing. This fantastic Pennsylvania Dutch pattern...

Just a stunning piece. This is a rare textile of exceptional artistic merit. The repetitive geometric motif is produced by a 'wax' resistance technique, similar to hollandaise wax te...

Fine early 20th Century hand spun indigo cotton and Trans-Sahara silk cloth.

This colorful mixed fabrics quilt contains cottons, wool and wool crepe. The condition is good with minor wear spots or bites. The piece work is very good and fine quilting. The back...

A nicely framed fragment of antique Pre-Columbian textile that depicts a stylized figure in a geometrical background. Linen backing. The original is l...

This midcentury hand sewn summer applique quilt is in great condition with a scalloped border. The condition is very good.  

A happy cheerful Suzani from mid-20th century all cotton.

This 19th century postage stamp framed doll quilt is in fine condition and is sewn on linen stretcher.

This amazing and colorful one patch quilt is tied and in mint condition. It is very large in size and has the same mint green back as in the front of the quilt.

This fine floral leis quilt is in pristine condition and is a generous size. Finely pieced and quilted.