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Antique Silk Ikat Robe "Chapan"
Antique Silk Ikat Robe "Chapan"

Antique Silk Ikat Robe "Chapan"

Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario

Antique silk Ikat coat (chapan) from Uzbekistan. Deep orange, turquoise, gold, purple and pale pink, late 19th-early 20th century.

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Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Antique Shahsevan Jajim or Kilim, NW Persia, 19th Century
Antique Shahsevan Jajim or Kilim, NW Persia, 19th Century

Antique Shahsevan Jajim or Kilim, NW Persia, 19th Century

By Shahsevan

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

A sumptuously dyed, finely woven Jajim or flat-weave made by the Shahsevan people of NW Persia. These weavings were considered special by those who made them, often used as 'covers',...

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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kashmir Shawl 'Fragment, ' "Moon" Design, circa 1840
Antique Kashmir Shawl 'Fragment, ' "Moon" Design, circa 1840

Antique Kashmir Shawl 'Fragment, ' "Moon" Design, circa 1840

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

A rare example of weaving from Kashmir in northern India. Depicting the so-called "moon shawl" design, with a large central circle, it is very atypical in both palette (colors used) ...

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Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Central Asian Man's Silk Ikat Coat, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Central Asian Man's Silk Ikat Coat, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Central Asian Man's Silk Ikat Coat, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

A complete silk Ikat coat from Central Asia, probably woven by Uzbeks in the Bokhara region in the latter part of the 19th century. The process of Ikat weaving is fascinating as e...

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Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk

19th Century French Tafetta, Silk Brocade and Tasselled Window Curtain Header
19th Century French Tafetta, Silk Brocade and Tasselled Window Curtain Header

19th Century French Tafetta, Silk Brocade and Tasselled Window Curtain Header

Located in Cardiff, CA

This antique French textile is a beautiful piece in perfect condition with very little wear aside from its metallic roped design that has lost it's metallic patina. Its size allows f...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Brocade, Silk

French Kitchen Towels, Pure Linen Dyed in Light Grey
French Kitchen Towels, Pure Linen Dyed in Light Grey

French Kitchen Towels, Pure Linen Dyed in Light Grey

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of seven vintage but never used kitchen towels with red stripes on pure linen dyed in light grey. Embroidered with the initials, M.G . Oversized.

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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

19th Century, French Kitchen Linen Towels, Oversized
19th Century, French Kitchen Linen Towels, Oversized

19th Century, French Kitchen Linen Towels, Oversized

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of six French kitchen towels with red sripes in pure linen. Hand embroidered with the initials, J D, 19th century. Oversized. Vintage but never used.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

19th Century French Kitchen Towels Dyed in Light Grey
19th Century French Kitchen Towels Dyed in Light Grey

19th Century French Kitchen Towels Dyed in Light Grey

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of three vintage but never used kitchen towels with red stripes on pure linen dyed in light grey. Embroidered with the initials, M.G. Oversized. 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

20th Century, French Linen Kitchen Towels
20th Century, French Linen Kitchen Towels

20th Century, French Linen Kitchen Towels

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of five French kitchen towels with blue and yellow stripes in pure linen. Hand embroidered with the initials, M.G. Vintage but never used, 20th century.  

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

French Linen Kitchen Towels, 19th Century
French Linen Kitchen Towels, 19th Century

French Linen Kitchen Towels, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of five French kitchen towels with red sripes in pure linen, dyed in light blue. Hand embroidered with the initials, M G. 19th century. Oversized. Vintage but never used.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

19th Century, French Linen Kitchen Towels Dyed in Light Grey
19th Century, French Linen Kitchen Towels Dyed in Light Grey

19th Century, French Linen Kitchen Towels Dyed in Light Grey

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of five vintage but never used kitchen towels with red stripes on pure linen dyed in light grey. Embroidered with the initials, M.G.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

19th Century French Kitchen Linen Towels
19th Century French Kitchen Linen Towels

19th Century French Kitchen Linen Towels

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of six French kitchen towels with red sripes in pure linen. Hand embroidered with the initials, J D. 19th century. Oversized. Vintage but never used.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

19th Century French Linen Kitchen Towels
19th Century French Linen Kitchen Towels

19th Century French Linen Kitchen Towels

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of three French linen kitchen towels with red sripes. Dyed in light blue, 19th century. Oversized. Vintage but never used.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

19th Century, French Kitchen Linen Towels
19th Century, French Kitchen Linen Towels

19th Century, French Kitchen Linen Towels

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of five French kitchen towels with red stripes in pure linen dyed in blue. 19th century. Vintage but never used.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

Large Patterned Velvet
Large Patterned Velvet

Large Patterned Velvet

Unavailable|$15,000

Large Patterned Velvet

Located in Sausalito, CA

17th century Italian large patterned red silk velvet in a Renaissance foliated floral design with a gold back ground.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Velvet

Unusual Graphic Uzbecki Suzani
Unusual Graphic Uzbecki Suzani

Unusual Graphic Uzbecki Suzani

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fabulous bold and graphic antique Suzani.

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19th Century Uzbek Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk, Wool

Pair of Silk Hand Embroidered Curtains
Pair of Silk Hand Embroidered Curtains

Pair of Silk Hand Embroidered Curtains

Located in London, GB

An extremely fine pair of embroidered curtains having saffron and burnt orange wool embroidery on a steel grey silk background with a matching pelmet, Scottish ? circa 1880 Recently ...

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1880s Scottish Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk

Navajo Crystal Trading Post Rug, circa 1910

Navajo Crystal Trading Post Rug, circa 1910

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Woven from handspun wool in natural ivory, tan and brown wool with aniline dyed red. An eccentric pattern, the weaving features a central stylized cross motif with unique borders on ...

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Early 1900s American Navajo Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Mounted Kosu Fragment
Mounted Kosu Fragment

Mounted Kosu Fragment

Unavailable|$2,200

Mounted Kosu Fragment

Located in Portland, ME

This is a fragment of a Chinese dragon robe, executed in kosu, or tapestry, weave.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk

Velvet Ikat
Velvet Ikat

Velvet Ikat

Unavailable|$3,800

Velvet Ikat

Located in Portland, ME

A silk velvet ikat panel that has alternating medallions in a complex red, orange, blue and dark red pattern. Such material was very expensive and time consuming to produce, therefor...

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19th Century Uzbek Antique Blankets Blankets

Cut Velvet Floor Spread
Cut Velvet Floor Spread

Cut Velvet Floor Spread

Unavailable|$4,200

Cut Velvet Floor Spread

Located in Portland, ME

A velvet carpet, woven with dark gray silk and metal thread ground voided to reveal red and light gray scrolling foliage and abstracted lotus flowers. Bordered on three sides with re...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Blankets Blankets

Arts & Crafts Era Velvet Textile Panel
Arts & Crafts Era Velvet Textile Panel

Arts & Crafts Era Velvet Textile Panel

Located in Yardley, PA

An English circa 1900 gauffrage velvet panel, suitable as a wall hanging, bed or table cover.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Blankets Blankets

English Hand Block Printed Linen Panels, circa 1920s
English Hand Block Printed Linen Panels, circa 1920s

English Hand Block Printed Linen Panels, circa 1920s

Located in Yardley, PA

Pair of vintage printed linen panels backed and edged with linen, embellished with coordinating moss fringe.

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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Blankets Blankets

Ocean Wave Variation Quilt, Early 20th Century
Ocean Wave Variation Quilt, Early 20th Century

Ocean Wave Variation Quilt, Early 20th Century

Located in Yardley, PA

Exceptionally finely quilted early American quilt.

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Early 1900s Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Paisley Shawl
19th Century Paisley Shawl

19th Century Paisley Shawl

Located in Yardley, PA

Woven wool paisley shawl.

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Blankets Blankets

19th Century Scottish Wool Paisley
19th Century Scottish Wool Paisley

19th Century Scottish Wool Paisley

Located in Yardley, PA

A circa 1880s woven striped wool paisley.

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Blankets Blankets

19th Century Kashmir Paisley Long Shawl
19th Century Kashmir Paisley Long Shawl

19th Century Kashmir Paisley Long Shawl

Located in Yardley, PA

A machine woven paisley shawl with an unusual blue and cream color.

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Blankets Blankets

19th Century Hand Quilted Toile Valance
19th Century Hand Quilted Toile Valance

19th Century Hand Quilted Toile Valance

Located in Yardley, PA

An early handmade scalloped edged valance depicting charming scenes with dogs and children.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Blankets Blankets

Cambridge, Massachusetts Sampler Dated 1824
Cambridge, Massachusetts Sampler Dated 1824

Cambridge, Massachusetts Sampler Dated 1824

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Boasting an outstanding composition and excellent needlework, this is a fine and Classic New England sampler made in 1824 by Mary Ann Coolidge of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The scene ...

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1820s American Folk Art Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen, Silk

Yellow Chyrpy
Yellow Chyrpy

Yellow Chyrpy

Unavailable|$5,400

Yellow Chyrpy

Located in Portland, ME

Chyrpies, Tekke Turkmen capes that are worn by women, are lavishly decorated with embroidery done in silk thread lacing stitch. The motifs are mostly stylized flowers, especially tul...

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Blankets Blankets

Resist-Dyed Silk Lawon, Indonesia 19th Century
Resist-Dyed Silk Lawon, Indonesia 19th Century

Resist-Dyed Silk Lawon, Indonesia 19th Century

Located in Portland, ME

The art of resist dyeing was imported to Southeast Asia from the Indian subcontinent and became popular mostly in Islamic regions. The Muslims of Palembang in coastal Sumatra along t...

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Blankets Blankets

19th Century American Coverlet
19th Century American Coverlet

19th Century American Coverlet

Located in Yardley, PA

Early 19th century overshot weave coverlet, with multicolors.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen, Wool

Ottoman Embroidered Coverlet Fragment
Ottoman Embroidered Coverlet Fragment

Ottoman Embroidered Coverlet Fragment

Located in Portland, ME

A large fragment of a linen coverlet embroidered with silk of three colors: Blue, red and green. A field of alternating rows of either tulips and large leaves or rosettes of two size...

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18th Century and Earlier Turkish Antique Blankets Blankets

Collection of Antique International Flags
Collection of Antique International Flags

Collection of Antique International Flags

Located in Acworth, GA

A remarkable feat to collect all of these silk flags of 160 different countries, circa 1890-1900. Each flag is intricately and finely made of silk. Please review the photos showing t...

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1890s Japanese Grand Tour Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk

Indian Quilt

Indian Quilt

Unavailable|$750

Indian Quilt

Located in Hudson, NY

Antique Indian quilt, circa 1900. Rajasthan, India. Handmade.

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Blankets Blankets

Epirus Embroidery
Epirus Embroidery

Epirus Embroidery

Unavailable|$4,500

Epirus Embroidery

Located in Portland, ME

Embroidered linen fragment worked in silk in shades of blue, russet, green and ivory in herringbone stitch with crescent shaped leafy fronds containing round russet and ivory round f...

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18th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Blankets Blankets

Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment
Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment

Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment

Located in New York, NY

A Pre-Columbian textile fragment.

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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Pre-Columbian Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk

Early 18th Century Needlework Panel
Early 18th Century Needlework Panel

Early 18th Century Needlework Panel

Located in London, GB

Early 18th Century needlework panel depicting a madden fishing in a landscape whit a substantial brick house in the background. The needlework is surrounded by a fine gilt frame i...

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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Ikat Shawl
Ikat Shawl

Ikat Shawl

Unavailable|$2,400

Ikat Shawl

Located in Portland, ME

The macana of Cuenca is a feminine shawl of Spanish origin that is very similar to the Mexican rebozo. It is woven on a back strap loom with yarns that were previously patterned in a...

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19th Century Ecuadorean Antique Blankets Blankets

19th Century 'Tari' Shaman's Cloth in Natural Colors, circa 1880
19th Century 'Tari' Shaman's Cloth in Natural Colors, circa 1880

19th Century 'Tari' Shaman's Cloth in Natural Colors, circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning late 19th century Aymara ceremonial 'Tari' cloth (ceremonial ground shaman's cloth) from the Pacajes region of Bolivia, Department of La Paz - circa 1880. All natural dyes...

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Late 19th Century South American Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Caroline Island Fiber Sash
Caroline Island Fiber Sash

Caroline Island Fiber Sash

Unavailable|$2,750

Caroline Island Fiber Sash

Located in Portland, ME

Fiber sash, worn on top of a grass skirt to anchor it down. This type of sash was worn by male dignitaries and it is more ceremonial than functional. As western missionaries did not ...

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19th Century Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Indonesian Indigo Jacket
Indonesian Indigo Jacket

Indonesian Indigo Jacket

Unavailable|$4,400

Indonesian Indigo Jacket

Located in Portland, ME

Coat of extraordinary craftsmanship; woven in stripes of indigo and maroon; supplemented by weft stripe of colorful silk in the back and by warp white design on top of the maroon str...

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Blankets Blankets

Stunning 18th Century Ottoman Hand Embroidered Jacket
Stunning 18th Century Ottoman Hand Embroidered Jacket

Stunning 18th Century Ottoman Hand Embroidered Jacket

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning late 18th-early 19th century Ottoman hand embroidered vest with heavily brocaded foliate motifs over a crimson ground cloth. Covered over every inch in heavy gold and silv...

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1790s Turkish Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

Zoroastrian Pant Cuff
Zoroastrian Pant Cuff

Zoroastrian Pant Cuff

Unavailable|$2,100

Zoroastrian Pant Cuff

Located in Portland, ME

The Zoroastrian religion, originating in Persia, predates Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is marked by the belief in cosmic war between good and evil and the existence of one god...

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19th Century Persian Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Rare Pair of Serapi Card Table Weavings, c. 1920
Rare Pair of Serapi Card Table Weavings, c. 1920

Rare Pair of Serapi Card Table Weavings, c. 1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

A finely woven pair of unusual card table weavings. Circa 1920.

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1920s Mexican Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Stunning 19th Century Ottoman Embroidered Jacket
Stunning 19th Century Ottoman Embroidered Jacket

Stunning 19th Century Ottoman Embroidered Jacket

Located in San Francisco, CA

Exceedingly fine and rare 19th century ottoman hand embroidered jacket. Heavily brocaded panels of Arabic geometric motifs over soft and supple crimson ground velvet cloth. The hand ...

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Velvet

Naga Tribe Headhunter's Shawl, circa 1900
Naga Tribe Headhunter's Shawl, circa 1900

Naga Tribe Headhunter's Shawl, circa 1900

Located in Hudson, NY

Hand-embroidered Shawl with cowrie shells, a monetary system at the time period. The headhunter at its central image. Wool warp and weft, cowrie shells, and dyed dog hair. Nagaland I...

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Shell, Wool

Antique Seledang

Antique Seledang

Unavailable|$13,000

Antique Seledang

Located in Florence, IT

A great antique Seledang from Sumatra - Palembang area. Extremely fine silk yarns and natural colours, fringes with needlework metal thread edges folded inside. A green open field fr...

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Blankets Blankets

English Arts & Crafts Jacquard Tapestry Textile Panel
English Arts & Crafts Jacquard Tapestry Textile Panel

English Arts & Crafts Jacquard Tapestry Textile Panel

Located in Southampton, NY

Fine Floral and Foliated Woven Textile Panel. Earth tones of dark teal, edged in original wool braid. Attributed to Silver Studio, English, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Jacquard, Tapestry, Textile

Ottoman 18th Century Wedding Dress
Ottoman 18th Century Wedding Dress

Ottoman 18th Century Wedding Dress

Located in Madrid, ES

Beautiful XVIII century, ottoman wedding dress. Thin light blue silk, embroidered in gold thread and trimmings around the edges, also in gold.

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18th Century and Earlier Turkish Antique Blankets Blankets

Spectacular Hand Embroidered Multicolored "Manila" Shawl
Spectacular Hand Embroidered Multicolored "Manila" Shawl

Spectacular Hand Embroidered Multicolored "Manila" Shawl

Located in Madrid, ES

Unique piece, for its spectacular colors and structure of the drawing. All hand embroidered and in perfect condition. All the silk fringes are perfect and originals.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Blankets Blankets

"Manila" Shawl in Ivory Silk, All Hand Embroidered
"Manila" Shawl in Ivory Silk, All Hand Embroidered

"Manila" Shawl in Ivory Silk, All Hand Embroidered

Located in Madrid, ES

Spectacular Shawl "Mantón de Manila" in ivory and hand embroidered silk. All the fringes are original.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Blankets Blankets

18th Century Flemish Tapestry Framed Panel
18th Century Flemish Tapestry Framed Panel

18th Century Flemish Tapestry Framed Panel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th c flemish tapesrty panel

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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Rococo Antique Blankets Blankets

Perfect Hand Embroidery, "Manton De Manila"
Perfect Hand Embroidery, "Manton De Manila"

Perfect Hand Embroidery, "Manton De Manila"

Located in Madrid, ES

Gorgeous, refined and evocative piece, completely hand embroidered in silk thread. All the silk fringes are perfect and originals.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Blankets Blankets

Crewelwork Panel
Crewelwork Panel

Crewelwork Panel

Unavailable

Crewelwork Panel

Located in London, GB

CREWELWORK PANEL DEPICTING THE TREE OF LIFE, with richly coloured exotic flowers, animals and birds and Oriental buildings, English early 18th century. Literature: Similar animal...

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18th Century and Earlier English George I Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool, Linen

Framed Sampler Dated 1848

Framed Sampler Dated 1848

Located in Woodbury, CT

Large framed sampler, worked by Jane Harper and dated 1848, with alphabet over central biblical quotation and reclining stag amid floral urns and baskets below. Probably England, 184...

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19th Century British Antique Blankets Blankets

Printed Cotton Panel
Printed Cotton Panel

Printed Cotton Panel

Unavailable|$3,000

Printed Cotton Panel

Located in Sausalito, CA

English c. 1920's roller printed cotton with a blue and gold wide striped ground with a repeated design of roses with stems connected by pearl strands.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Blankets Blankets

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An assortment of antique blankets blankets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique blankets blankets — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Antique blankets blankets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique blankets blankets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Baroque antique blankets blankets are of considerable interest. Many antique blankets blankets are appealing in their simplicity, but Navajo Indian Art, Pendleton Woolen Mills and Navajo produced popular antique blankets blankets that are worth a look.

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Questions About Antique Blankets Blankets
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A wedding blanket is a blanket that was traditionally woven by hand in anticipation of a wedding and thought to bring blessings and good luck to the marriage. Find a wide variety of wedding blankets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A Pendleton blanket is a native Indian trade blanket, produced by the Pendleton company, based on suggestions from tribes of Northwest Oregon. It is made with the advanced Jacquard looms that create complex designs which were considered impossible to weave. A Pendleton blanket is considered a symbol of cultural pride and a prized gift by many. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage blankets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bed blanket is a generic term that refers to a bed covering that is thicker than a sheet. A bed blanket can be a quilit, duvet or even a comforter.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A blanket box refers to a piece of storage furniture that is primarily used to store blankets and quilts. Find a collection of antique and vintage blanket boxes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chief's blanket is a type of textile produced by the Navajo indigenous people. It usually features stripes and geometric forms in black and white colors. Some designs also include blue and red. The name comes from the fact that European traders usually only saw high-ranking members of tribes using them because they were luxury items among the Navajo. On 1stDibs, find a selection of chief's blankets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Beacon Manufacturing Company was first established in 1904, with the blankets being made in Bedford, Massachusetts. In 1923, founder Charles Owens II moved the company to Swannanoa, North Carolina. Shop a collection of Beacon blankets from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mohair is the wool that’s created from an Angora goat. It’s very soft to the touch and lightweight, which is why mohair is a lovely textile for blankets—it gives them softness and warmth without weight. Shop a collection of mohair blankets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mexican blankets are called serapes. Serapes are long blants that are made up of bright colored and have fringed edges.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Navajo blankets are also known as “chief’s blankets”. They were referred to as such because in the days of trading, the blankets were so expensive that only the chiefs could afford them. You’ll find a variety of chief blankets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, a duvet cover is not a blanket. A duvet cover is a type of bedding defined as a soft flat bag filled with down or other filling materials. A blanket, on the other hand, is a single layer covering.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wash a Beacon blanket, place it in the washing machine. Use cold water and the gentle cycle to launder. Then, dry it in the dryer on low heat. Keep in mind that if your blanket still has a paper label attached, washing it may decrease its value. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Beacon blankets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, mohair is considered warm. Mohair is found in knitted cold weather clothing and blankets. It is desirable because it has the same warmth as wool but is lightweight, wears better and is less itchy to wear. Find a collection of mohair products, including blankets, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A king size blanket is the perfect size blanket for a king size bed. You can expect a king size blanket to measure 108 inches by 90-100 inches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Navajo blankets are worth so much because they're extremely rare; only 50 of these first-phase blankets, which Ute Indians made until roughly 1865, survive today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The most well-known Native American blankets come from Navajo weaving, which are prized by collectors worldwide. Originally utilitarian, the Navajo people began creating blankets specifically for export and tourism in the 19th century. Shop a collection of Navajo blankets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    You can tell if a Native American blanket is real by looking for lazy lines. These are slight aberrations in the texture when the weaver moved position. You can also look at the ends — if there is double or triple warping with cotton, these are not authentic. Authentic blankets have a continuous warp that runs around, while the knock-offs will be cut and woven back in. Shop a collection of Native American blankets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a Navajo blanket or rug is real, examine the ends. On an authentic rug or blanket, the weaving is continuous. If the ends of the yarns appear tucked in, the item is not continuous and unlikely to be authentic. Find a range of expertly vetted Navajo blankets and rugs on 1stDibs.