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Americana Crazy Quilt, by Ida Rich Williams, 1906
Americana Crazy Quilt, by Ida Rich Williams, 1906

Americana Crazy Quilt, by Ida Rich Williams, 1906

By Ida Rich Williams

Located in Houston, TX

“American Crazy Quilt” from 1906 we acquired. It literally has history woven into the fabric of this extraordinary piece. Quilt Artists were infamous for telling the story of their...

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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Antique Blankets Blankets

Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon With Garlands Of Flowers C. 1880
Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon With Garlands Of Flowers C. 1880

Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon With Garlands Of Flowers C. 1880

Located in London, GB

Aubusson Tapestry cartoon for a sofa back with a large bunch of flowers tied with a green ribbon surrounded by a green ribbon and smaller pink flowers. Oil on canvas laid on board. ...

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19th Century French Directoire Antique Blankets Blankets

Silk Trow
Silk Trow

Silk Trow

Unavailable|$1,200

Silk Trow

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Hand woven silk weft and cotton or hemp rope warp victorian throw

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19th Century American Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Silver Embroidery On Tulle
Silver Embroidery On Tulle

Silver Embroidery On Tulle

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Silver thread embroidered on cotton tulle

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19th Century French Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silver

Embroidered Silk Vestment - Early 19th C.
Embroidered Silk Vestment - Early 19th C.

Embroidered Silk Vestment - Early 19th C.

Located in Mexico City, DF

This vestment was part of a Solemn High Set which included the chasuble for the main celebrant priest, the dalmatic for the deacon (shown) and a tunic, used for the sub deacon, durin...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk

Important & Exceptional Table Cloth - Wiener Werkstatte
Important & Exceptional Table Cloth - Wiener Werkstatte

Important & Exceptional Table Cloth - Wiener Werkstatte

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in SouthPort, CT

Rare & important table cloth in canvas by Dagobert Peche, Wiener Werkstatte, signed.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Canvas

Poncho
Poncho

Poncho

Unavailable|$3,700

Poncho

Located in Florence, IT

A very old Poncho probably from Peru (?) - Lake Titicaca Area. A traditional ceremonial village clothl, with magic stripes motifs – all wool and natural colours with great cherry hue...

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19th Century Peruvian Antique Blankets Blankets

Post Classic 19th Century Mexican Serape
Post Classic 19th Century Mexican Serape

Post Classic 19th Century Mexican Serape

Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO

Beautiful hand woven Saltillo serape with large complex central diamond enclosed by scalloped medallion. The field is filled with multiple zig zag lines and alternating black and pur...

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19th Century Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Aymara Textile - Woman Overdress
Aymara Textile - Woman Overdress

Aymara Textile - Woman Overdress

Unavailable|$16,000 / set

Aymara Textile - Woman Overdress

Located in Florence, IT

An archaic Aymara textile - probably from La Paz area Bolivia - made in camelid or alpaca hair. Absolutely sacred and fascinating, as well as mysterious. Aksu to be worn over the sk...

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19th Century Bolivian Antique Blankets Blankets

Victorian Table Coverlette
Victorian Table Coverlette

Victorian Table Coverlette

Unavailable|$1,800

Victorian Table Coverlette

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Victorian multicolored wool needlepoint on silk velvet with silk damask center panel with cotton backing. Formerly owned by Joan Juliette Buck.

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19th Century English Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk, Wool, Cotton

A Superb Ceremonial Tzute from Chichicastenango
A Superb Ceremonial Tzute from Chichicastenango

A Superb Ceremonial Tzute from Chichicastenango

Located in San Francisco, CA

A superb early 20th century ceremonial tzute from Chichicastenango. Hand spun cotton with elaborate silk brocades, silk tassels and a large, multi-colored silk randa down the middle....

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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Bolivian textile
Bolivian textile

Bolivian textile

Unavailable|$6,300

Bolivian textile

Located in Florence, IT

Women's cloth, a large Aymara over skirt (aksu), in extremely fine camelid hair and beautiful and delicate combination of colours. A multicolored narrow piece joined with a wide one....

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19th Century Bolivian Antique Blankets Blankets

Mexican Serarpe
Mexican Serarpe

Mexican Serarpe

Unavailable|$15,650

Mexican Serarpe

Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO

Porfiriato period serape finely woven with a large central diamond combining the colors of the mexican and french flags. The diamond floats on a field of red with and blue stripes sy...

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19th Century Mexican Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Mexican Serarpe
Mexican Serarpe

Mexican Serarpe

Unavailable|$15,650

Mexican Serarpe

Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO

Serarpe

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19th Century Mexican Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool

Furnishing Fabric Fragment, Spain

Furnishing Fabric Fragment, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Furnishing fabric fragment, Spain, ca. 1700

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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Blankets Blankets

Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia
Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia

Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia

Located in New York, NY

Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia

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19th Century Uzbek Antique Blankets Blankets

Indonesian Pillow Ends
Indonesian Pillow Ends

Indonesian Pillow Ends

Unavailable|$1,900

Indonesian Pillow Ends

Located in New York, NY

Indonesian pillow ends, Sumatra, 19th century

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Blankets Blankets

Indonesian Shoulder Cloth
Indonesian Shoulder Cloth

Indonesian Shoulder Cloth

Unavailable|$2,800

Indonesian Shoulder Cloth

Located in New York, NY

Indonesian Shoulder Cloth (Ragidup–shown folded), Northern Sumatra

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Blankets Blankets

Sari, Double Ikat, India
Sari, Double Ikat, India

Sari, Double Ikat, India

Unavailable|$5,000

Sari, Double Ikat, India

Located in New York, NY

Sari, double ikat patola, Gujarat, India

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19th Century Indian Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Silk

Linen White Cutwork With Floral And Peacock Design Tablecloth
Linen White Cutwork With Floral And Peacock Design Tablecloth

Linen White Cutwork With Floral And Peacock Design Tablecloth

Located in Santa Fe, NM

White linen cutwork tablecloth with floral and peacocks as the design

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Early 20th Century American Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

19th c french textile cushions
19th c french textile cushions

19th c french textile cushions

Unavailable|$2,000 / set

19th c french textile cushions

By Simon Djeredjian

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th c beautiful textile edged in velvet layered mesh and edgings in metallic .

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19th Century French Antique Blankets Blankets

Indian Brocade Panel, Benares, 18th century
Indian Brocade Panel, Benares, 18th century

Indian Brocade Panel, Benares, 18th century

Located in New York, NY

Indian Brocade Panel, Benares, 18th century

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18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Blankets Blankets

Indian Sutra Cover, 18th century
Indian Sutra Cover, 18th century

Indian Sutra Cover, 18th century

Located in New York, NY

Sutra (prayer book)cover, India, 18th century

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18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Blankets Blankets

Yomud Turkmen Small Storage Bag (Mafrash), Central Asia
Yomud Turkmen Small Storage Bag (Mafrash), Central Asia

Yomud Turkmen Small Storage Bag (Mafrash), Central Asia

Located in New York, NY

Yomud Turkmen Small Storage Bag Face(Mafrash), Central Asia

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Blankets Blankets

Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia
Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia

Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia

Located in New York, NY

Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia, c. 1900

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19th Century Uzbek Antique Blankets Blankets

Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia
Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia

Ikat Hanging or Cover, Central Asia

Located in New York, NY

Lovely old Central Asian ikat hanging or cover, mid 19th

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19th Century Uzbek Antique Blankets Blankets

Silk Velvet Ikat, Central Asia
Silk Velvet Ikat, Central Asia

Silk Velvet Ikat, Central Asia

Located in New York, NY

Silk Velvet Ikat fragment, Central Asia, full loom width

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19th Century Uzbek Antique Blankets Blankets

Silk Velvet Ikat Fragment, Central Asia
Silk Velvet Ikat Fragment, Central Asia

Silk Velvet Ikat Fragment, Central Asia

Located in New York, NY

Silk Velvet Ikat Fragment, Central Asia. Full loom width

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19th Century Uzbek Antique Blankets Blankets

Coptic Costume Insert Panel, 6th century, Egypt

Coptic Costume Insert Panel, 6th century, Egypt

Located in New York, NY

Coptic Costume Insert Panel, 6th century, Egypt

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18th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Blankets Blankets

Outstanding Work Bag Front, England

Outstanding Work Bag Front, England

Located in New York, NY

Work bag face with fantastic creatures in landscape, tree and flowers

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Blankets Blankets

Naxos Bed Curtain fragment, Greek Island, 18th century

Naxos Bed Curtain fragment, Greek Island, 18th century

Located in New York, NY

Naxos Bed Curtain fragment, Greek Island, 18th century

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18th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Blankets Blankets

"Bizarre" Silk Fragment, France, early 18th century

"Bizarre" Silk Fragment, France, early 18th century

Located in New York, NY

"Bizarre" Silk Fragment, France, early 18th century

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Blankets Blankets

Ship Cloth
Ship Cloth

Ship Cloth

Unavailable|$15,000

Ship Cloth

Located in New York, NY

Indonesian Ship Cloth

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

Ottoman Silk Fragment, 16th century
Ottoman Silk Fragment, 16th century

Ottoman Silk Fragment, 16th century

Located in New York, NY

Ottoman Silk Fragment, 16th century. Fragment of a very fancy early Ottoman silk

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18th Century and Earlier Turkish Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century Brocatelle
17th Century Brocatelle

17th Century Brocatelle

Unavailable|$3,750

17th Century Brocatelle

Located in Sausalito, CA

A rare late 17th century Italian linen and silk brocatelle with a blue ground patterned with a yellow silk horizontal repeated stylized floral design.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Linen

2 Pair Lace Curtains
2 Pair Lace Curtains

2 Pair Lace Curtains

Unavailable|$1,245 / set

2 Pair Lace Curtains

Located in Santa Fe, NM

2 pair black cotton net curtains with white chain stitch embroidery and machine lace inserts with machine made cluny lace trim

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Early 20th Century English Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Victorian Lace Curtains
Victorian Lace Curtains

Victorian Lace Curtains

Unavailable|$2,800 / set

Victorian Lace Curtains

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Pair Tambour lace victorian curtains, embroidery in floral and fern motif design

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19th Century English Antique Blankets Blankets

Fortuny Early Unused Yardage
Fortuny Early Unused Yardage

Fortuny Early Unused Yardage

By Fortuny

Located in Seattle, WA

Approx. 32 yards unused early Fortuny goods purchased in Paris from the Fortuny shop in the late 20's in a beautiful chamois yellow and blue grey over printed design stamped "Societe...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Post Classic Serape de Saltillo
Post Classic Serape de Saltillo

Post Classic Serape de Saltillo

Located in Mexico City, DF

Woven in a single width (of 58â??), this serape of hand dyed wool was made especially for Luis J. Lopez in the 20â??s, in the post classic period between 1850 and the early 20th C. I...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Blankets Blankets

Needlework 1800
Needlework 1800

Needlework 1800

Unavailable|$900

Needlework 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, NEEDLEWORK SEAT COVER
DATING CIRCA 1800

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19th Century English Antique Blankets Blankets

Vintage Embroidered Blue Floral Piano Shawl
Vintage Embroidered Blue Floral Piano Shawl

Vintage Embroidered Blue Floral Piano Shawl

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Gorgeous!! Large vintage embroidered art deco period silk piano shawl in vibrant blue with a profusion of fuschia florals and dramatic 18" long hand-knotted fringe. Shawl measures 6...

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Early 20th Century Antique Blankets Blankets

Suzani
Suzani

Suzani

Unavailable|$5,500

Suzani

Located in New York, NY

Embroidered Textile from Central Asia, Uzbekistan. Mounted on Wood Frame.

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19th Century Uzbek Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wood

Chariot Needlepoint
Chariot Needlepoint

Chariot Needlepoint

Unavailable|$1,500

Chariot Needlepoint

Located in Chicago, IL

AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH MID-EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, NEEDLEWORK PANEL, DEPICTING A ROYAL PERSON HOLDING A SCEPTER, BEING DRAWN IN A COVERED CHARIOT BY A MYTHICAL BEAST WITH A SOLDIER IN ATTEND...

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wool, Linen

Embroidered Kutch Textile
Embroidered Kutch Textile

Embroidered Kutch Textile

Unavailable|$1,250

Embroidered Kutch Textile

Located in New York, NY

Large embroidered textile from Kutch region, India

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19th Century Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Fabric

A METALIC FABRIC COPE. PROBABLY ITALIAN, EARLY 20th CENTURY
A METALIC FABRIC COPE. PROBABLY ITALIAN, EARLY 20th CENTURY

A METALIC FABRIC COPE. PROBABLY ITALIAN, EARLY 20th CENTURY

Located in New York, NY

OF TYPICAL FORM, THE HOOD SILVER THREAD EMBROIDERED WITH A REPRESENTATION OF THE HOLY GHOST.

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Early 20th Century Antique Blankets Blankets

Japanese Futon-ji Textile with Flying Phoenix
Japanese Futon-ji Textile with Flying Phoenix

Japanese Futon-ji Textile with Flying Phoenix

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese cotton futon-ji, futon quilt cover, decorated with a phoenix (hoo) flying amongst paulownia (kiri) leaves and blossoms. Decorated using the tsu-tsugaki technique (literally...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Wood

SWEDISH OFFICER'S DRESS UNIFORM

SWEDISH OFFICER'S DRESS UNIFORM

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Includes cap,sash,tunic and pants.Cap has button with the
three Swedish krones.Displayed on an iron stand.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brussels Tapestry Fragments Made into Modern Cushions

Pair of Brussels Tapestry Fragments Made into Modern Cushions

Located in Charleston, SC

An exceptional pair of late 16th century, Brussels tapestry fragments made into modern cushions with down filling, silk velvet backing, and vintage gold metallic braid. These fragme...

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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Blankets Blankets

BOJAGI/ Wrapping Cloth
BOJAGI/ Wrapping Cloth

BOJAGI/ Wrapping Cloth

Unavailable|$1,800

BOJAGI/ Wrapping Cloth

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Korean ancestors gathered the scraps of fabric as textiles wererare back in the old days. They produced wrapping cloth with the remnants of fabric, creating splendid art works.

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Early 20th Century Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Yose-Juban Kimono
Yose-Juban Kimono

Yose-Juban Kimono

Unavailable|$1,600

Yose-Juban Kimono

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Juban was made for an undergarment of Kimono. This Juban was created beautiful color cordination of old silk materials. Showing the good example of silk in late Edo period.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Blankets Blankets

Rare Antique Guatemalan Ceremonial Tzute
Rare Antique Guatemalan Ceremonial Tzute

Rare Antique Guatemalan Ceremonial Tzute

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare early 20th century Guatemalan hand spun cotton ceremonial woman's tzute (head cloth) with double headed eagles, animals, dancing figures and foliate motifs. Beautiful cotton a...

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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Antique Blankets Blankets

Materials

Cotton, Silk

A Pair of Italian Decorative Tassles from the 19th Century
A Pair of Italian Decorative Tassles from the 19th Century

A Pair of Italian Decorative Tassles from the 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each tri-colored tassel was used to decorate horses for parades in Sienna.

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19th Century Italian Antique Blankets Blankets

Voided Silk Velvet
Voided Silk Velvet

Voided Silk Velvet

Unavailable|$17,500

Voided Silk Velvet

Located in Sausalito, CA

An opulent c.1870 French voided red silk velvet with a gold metallic ground woven at Lyon, France by Tassinari & Chatel with a large repeated design of a floral urn flanked by birds,...

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19th Century French Antique Blankets Blankets

Sapphire Blue Moire Silk Damask
Sapphire Blue Moire Silk Damask

Sapphire Blue Moire Silk Damask

Located in Sausalito, CA

A rare c. 1750 French (Lyon) sapphire blue moire silk damask patterned with a floral swag up the sides and a ribbon swag in the center.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Blankets Blankets

Art Nouveau Celadon Silk Panel
Art Nouveau Celadon Silk Panel

Art Nouveau Celadon Silk Panel

Located in Sausalito, CA

A very fine French Art Nouveau (1885-1914)celadon moire silk damask patterned with a repeated scrolling poppy flower.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Blankets Blankets

19th C French Ecclesiastic Fragment Pillow
19th C French Ecclesiastic Fragment Pillow

19th C French Ecclesiastic Fragment Pillow

By Rousset Textiles

Located in Middleburg, VA

Beautiful French ecclesiastic valence fragment pillow depicting
the "Lamb of God" a symbol of gentleness, innocence and purity
which is hand appliqued to the "Cloth of...

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19th Century French Antique Blankets Blankets

Finely Embroidered Panel
Finely Embroidered Panel

Finely Embroidered Panel

Unavailable|$10,000

Finely Embroidered Panel

Located in Sausalito, CA

Circa 1700 French yellow silk skirt panel finely embroidered in silk with floral motifs in pink, green, white and purple.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Blankets Blankets

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Antique Blankets Blankets For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Antique Blankets Blankets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,243, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $300,000 highest priced.
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.