Antique Yarn

An exceptional antique industrial textile yarn winder / bobbin creel, retaining a remarkable collection of original mechanical components and offering outstanding sculptural presence...

Rare and unusual pictorial black cats cotton yarn hooked rug/ mounted on black linen and wood frame as wall art/ great pristine condition, great addition to any Folk Art collection.

Alfred Arthur Brunel De Neuville French, 1852-1941 Three Kittens with Ball of Yarn Oil on canvas 15 by 18 in, w/ frame 27 by 30 in Signed lower left One of the most popular subject...

A pair of candlestick holders made from antique yarn spools. Wooden columns are finished with brass.

Victorian Wooden Yarn Swift / Wool Winder on Stand, c.1850 A fine mid-19th century umbrella swift or wool winder, dating to around 1850.

Large sections of tonal brown raw yarn are plaited to form a large braided brim. The crown is trapuntoed multilayer silk tulle.

An English, walnut adjustable yarn swift, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

By hanging the yarn from the bracelet, the thread could unwind smoothly while preventing the ball from rolling away, a practical solution when working with fine yarns.

Antique Italian wooden yarn winder / wool skein reel, dating to the 18th century, recovered from an antiques dealer in Cortina d’Ampezzo and part of A&MYART Collections since 1999.

The painting portrays a woman in the midst of spinning yarn, her head gently drooping as sleep overtakes her.

Advertising poster for yarn showing a baby with a large skein of blue yarn.

Advertising poster for yarn showing a baby with a large skein of pink yarn.

A beautiful piece of textile art, this petite needlework sampler exemplifies the best of American Antiques. A wonderful example of late 19th Century women's art work, the sampler d...

It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations.

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Top-Sail Schooner, circa 1860, a sailor's handcrafted woolwork picture of a Top-Sail or "Jackass" Schooner (having Fore-and-Aft rigged sails on the ...

It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations.

Exceptional Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Naval Ship Approaching a Lighthouse, circa 1850, a very finely crafted sailor's woolwork with great variety of very short stitches inc...

A very large Irate Textile from the Toraja tribes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Toraja tribes people are an ethnic and cultural group of people who occupy the mountainous highlands of ...

Embroidered Fruit Still Life A beautiful embroidery of a colorful grape vine with rich colors of red, purple and blue. Signed "E. P. S. F." lower right. Presented in a new mat and g...

Lazy lines are present in many parts of the piece and also mixture of yarns of slightly different shades. Particularly, the blanket has a very silky-smooth feel on the surface.

An important example of Modernist needlework and fabric design, this richly-colored embroidery panel depicts a tree of life, full of birds circling a tree expressed in the fashionabl...

Mid-late 19th century English needlepoint bell pull. A very rare & splendid example with gilt bronze lion mask mounts; maroon backing. Floral, floret & geometric motifs. 75" long, 3....

Forged iron frame with yarn lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

XIX century. A jeweled bow with tassels, in low gold. Neapolitan area. The jewel is a pendant, with a ring positioned on the back that allows you to pass a necklace even of a not sma...

Rare 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Cushion with Figural Design & Tassels An exceptionally decorative and highly collectible antique French Aubusson tapestry cushion, dati...

Step back into the elegance of the 19th century with this rare Antique European Aubusson Cushion Cover, a rare and beautifully preserved floral tapestry pillow dating from the 1850s....

Round Embroidered Tablecloth Italian handicraft Del 1700 obtained by splicing together strips of textured fabric, giving a continuity to the composition of a damask pattern made of r...

Original signed artwork of Suzhou embroidery and its important to Chinese culture as an art form. Stunningly beautiful and traditional work in this vintage silk thread wall art of ...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, ...

Can be brushed for more consistent flow of the yarn.

Further on the design: The natural sheen of the silk and metallic yarns lends a luxurious play of the light to this unique, sophisticated colorway pallet.

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, col...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, col...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, col...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, col...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, ...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, col...

Offered is a hand-knotted on a black tinted Yak wool background are twelve distinct lotus flowers in an array of colors comprised of natural dyes that was acquired during a trip to T...

Magnificently created a set of decorative antique Edwardian English seats. The shaped top rail is inlaid with leafy scrollwork above a pierced splat, the stuff-over seat upholstered ...

Industrial Wrap Reel Machine - early 20th century Industrial decoration - Antique Measures : 40x45cm H:43cm An antique mechanical reel (often called a "wrap reel" or "yarn reel") da...

Measures: 3'1'' x 8'3'' Older Caucasian antique tribal carpets are all wool not only the knotted pile, but the warp and weft threads are usually made from hand-spun woollen yarn or ...

Showcasing a pristine flat weave technique using premium wool yarns, this vintage treasure effortlessly infuses timeless European luxury, neoclassical balance, and historical pedigre...

Both ends display a wide circular flange with a cylindrical center core, once used for holding and guiding thread or yarn in the weaving process. The iron hub and the traces of age-d...

The iconic Federal Revival silhouette features a central column of three stacked, rectangular drawers flanked by two deep, semi-oval fabric and yarn storage compartments with accessi...

If any item in our collection could tell stories I am sure this mirror in particular would have a yarn to spin! Ready to bring enlightenment to any setting.

Original matching shoulder straps and loom beaded tabs ending in red yarn tufts. Highly visual, great for continued display in a Southwestern home or handmade indigenous collection. ...

Beaded drops ending in yarn tuffs. In as found condition without restoration.

Once the design has been transferred to burlap, it would then be  filled with the recycled material stripes and more recently yarn using the hooking technique.    Because of the deli...

The weaving technique—wrapping colored weft threads over warp yarns—produces a smooth face and a subtly textured back, creating both visual richness and lasting durability.

The design would first be stenciled onto the surface, then meticulously filled with fabric strips and, in later years, yarn, creating a richly textured and uniquely charming piece.

On her worktable sits a basket of yarns, her needle case, and, what appears to be, a number of coins, perhaps payment for her work.

The beads and metal are on a multiple strands of soft yarn that are long enough to experiment with length.

Hand-stitched in wool yarns on a cotton backing and originating in France circa 1850-1900, this 11x12 antique French Aubusson needlepoint rug is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s...

Design Features: This style includes a central bank of drawers flanked by two flip-top storage bins for fabric or yarn. Dimensions & Material: These cabinets often feature a walnut a...

Needlepoint carpets are created by stitching wool yarn through a canvas producing a refined, tailored appearance similar to tapestry.

Woven with exceptional precision using a combination of silk and metallic thread-likely gilt-wrapped yarn-the rug reflects both artistic mastery and ceremonial significance.

During this period Brangwyn illustrated several books including Collingwood (1891), The Captured Cruiser (1893), The Wreck of the Golden Fleece (1893), Tales of Our Coast (1896), The...

Sailors’ woolworks, affectionately known as woolies, were worked by seamen in wool yarns at sea, ashore, and in retirement, as expressions of pride in ship and skill and as gifts for...

During this period Brangwyn illustrated several books including Collingwood (1891), The Captured Cruiser (1893), The Wreck of the Golden Fleece (1893), Tales of Our Coast (1896), The...

Many shades of green were used (sacred color), even the blue. The yarns are dyed with vegetables substances, but the black color was obtained with iron oxide, that corroded the yarn:...