Items Similar to Handmade Baby Blue 1960s Throw Wool Cotton Blanket Sofa Bed Armchair
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Handmade Baby Blue 1960s Throw Wool Cotton Blanket Sofa Bed Armchair
About the Item
A large, baby blue blanket – that could be used as a throw, comforter, or piece of decorative wall art. This woven coverlet is made from a soft cotton and wool mix, and fits easily on a standard double bed. The piece was produced in the 1950s in Chalkidiki, in Northern Greece, and consists of two identically sized panels, hand-stitched together to create a larger blanket. This technique was necessary due to the looming machines of the day only being able to weave a blanket of a certain width, so if you wanted to create something larger you had to turn to the needle and thread.
This item has been stored in a trunk for a number of years – as a result there are some small moth repellent tablet stains, but nothing too distracting.
This blanket is not just a fantastic piece of folk art. The tradition in this part of Greece is that young girls, in preparation for their marriage dowry, must produce a huge amount of textile products with the help of their mothers and grandmothers. When the time comes to get married they display their wares to their village, taking them on a parade to their groom's house whilst accompanied by music and dance. The dowry law in Greece ended in 1982, but the tradition continues in some rural parts of the country to this day.
CREATOR: Unknown
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Chalkidki, Greece
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1960s
PERIOD: 1960 - 1969
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Cotton / wool mix
CONDITION: Good vintage condition
WEAR: Some minor wear, to be expected given a fabric of this age.
LENGTH: 198cm | 77.9in
WIDTH: 175cm | 68.8in
- Dimensions:Height: 77.96 in (198 cm)Width: 68.9 in (175 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor wear, to be expected given a fabric of this age.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7783236710662
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2015
1stDibs seller since 2022
12 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Handmade Crochet Patchwork Throw #3 Knitted Wool Blanket Sofa Bed ArmchairLocated in London, GBThis throw is not just a fantastic piece of folk art but a labour of love. It is a handmade crochet patchwork blanket in mixed quality, colours and weight yarns in a variety of shape...Category
Early 2000s Greek Bohemian Pillows and Throws
MaterialsWool, Cotton, Yarn
- Handmade Knitted Patchwork Throw Wool Blanket Sofa Bed Armchair 1970s vintageLocated in London, GBThis colourful hand-knitted throw, originating from Greece in the 1970s, features a geometric diamond pattern in all manner of bright hues referencing to...Category
Vintage 1970s Greek Bohemian Pillows and Throws
MaterialsWool, Cotton, Yarn
- Handmade Crochet Patchwork Throw Knitted Blanket Sofa Bed ArmchairLocated in London, GBThis throw is not just a fantastic piece of folk art but a labour of love. It is a handmade crochet patchwork blanket in mixed quality, colours and weight yarns in a variety of shape...Category
Early 2000s Greek Bohemian Pillows and Throws
MaterialsYarn, Wool, Cotton
- Berber Rug Stripped Handmade Cotton Vintage Boho 1970s Bed Sofa ThrowLocated in London, GBA vintage handmade wool rug from 1970s Algeria, in tricolour stripes of pleasing reds, browns, and blacks. The wool yarns come from ethically grown livestock, and are hand dyed and ...Category
Vintage 1970s Algerian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
MaterialsWool, Cotton
- Mona Lisa Cushions Louvre 1970s 1980s Da Vinci Art Bed Sofa Armchair Boho DecorBy Leonardo da VinciLocated in London, GBThe Mona Lisa is possibly the most famous artwork in the world, and these comfortable cushions faithfully recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in warm yellows, browns, and orange...Category
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Pillows and Throws
MaterialsWool, Cotton, Yarn
- Wool Roses Rug Boho 1960s Vintage Organic Handmade Wall Hanging Christmas ThrowLocated in London, GBA small rug, imported from Greece, and featuring a red rose pattern on a tan background. This piece is handwoven from organic wool, and consists of two identically sized panels, hand...Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Folk Art Western European Rugs
MaterialsWool, Cotton, Yarn
You May Also Like
- 1960s Traditional Welsh Wool Tapestry Blanket Yellow & Black Bed ThrowLocated in Llanbrynmair, GBA beautiful original 1960s welsh wool tapestry blanket in immaculate condition, in a vibrant yellow colour with black and grey tones. Baring its original l...Category
Mid-20th Century Welsh Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
MaterialsWool
- Opossum Fur Bed / Sofa Throw Blanket. Merino Wool BackingBy Jover + VallsLocated in Alcoy, AlicanteUsed as a throw on a sofa and king bed or as a luxury queen bedspread, its exquisite softness and light appearance will bring warmth and refinement to ...Category
2010s Spanish Pillows and Throws
MaterialsFur, Wool
- Skunk Fur Bed / Sofa Throw Blanket. Merino Wool BackingBy Jover + VallsLocated in Alcoy, AlicanteUsed as a throw on a sofa and king bed or as a luxury queen bedspread, its exquisite softness and light appearance will bring warmth and refinement to your interior. Exclusive home ...Category
2010s Spanish Pillows and Throws
MaterialsFur, Wool
- Fisher Fur Bed / Sofa Throw Blanket, Merino Wool BackingBy Jover + VallsLocated in Alcoy, AlicanteUsed as a throw on a sofa and king bed or as a luxury queen bedspread, its exquisite softness and light appearance will bring warmth and refinement to ...Category
2010s Spanish Pillows and Throws
MaterialsFur, Wool
- Plucked Beaver Fur Bed / Sofa Throw Blanket, Merino Wool BackingBy Jover + VallsLocated in Alcoy, AlicanteUsed as a throw on a sofa and king bed or as a luxury queen bedspread, its exquisite softness and light appearance will bring warmth and refinement to your interior. Exclusive home ...Category
2010s Spanish Pillows and Throws
MaterialsFur, Wool
- Miel Beige Textured Cotton Throw Blanket - HandmadeLocated in West Hollywood, CAAn ultra soft cotton throw to cozy up with on cold winter nights. Expertly hand crafted from super soft organic cotton, this Miel Beige Throw Blanket...Category
2010s Argentine Rustic Pillows and Throws
MaterialsCotton
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Textile Display
Country Store Display
Decorative Throw Pillows Pair
18 Pillows
Vegetable Fabric
Green Velvet Sofa Bed
Tassel 18th C
Regency Textiles
Pair Pillows Gold
Aquascutum Furniture
Knitted Throw Blanket
Pig Pillow
Custom Furniture Pillows Drapery
Film Stars Use Shell
Fortuny Tribal Pillows
Genesis Pillow
Handwoven Agave
Hermes H Losange