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Are Mexican blankets wool or cotton?
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In the early 1800s to 1900s, Mexican blankets, or serapes, were hand-woven using wool. However, since the 1930s, most serapes have been made using a cotton and an acrylic blend of materials. You’ll find a variety of serapes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Mixtec Cloud and Thunder Symbol Serape Blanket Oaxaca Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Mixtec wool serape blanket, handwoven with traditional cloud and thunder symbols. Slit opening in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Mexican Serape Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Mexican Indian weaving is in pristine condition and has the original vibrant colors.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Mexican Indian Weaving Pillow W/ Birds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Indian weaving pillow with grey cotton linen backing.Pictorial birds wool pillow.Down
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Mexican Serape Weaving With Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Mexican weaving is in pristine condition and retains the original fringe. It’s a
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Mexican / American Serape in Unusual Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Mexican / American serape weaving is in pristine condition and wonderful unusual colors
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Indigo Texcoco Mexican Wool Serape Blanket
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven Texcoco natural indigo and ivory wool serape blanket with traditional designs. Measures
Category
20th Century Mexican Tribal Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
