VINTAGE 1930S Welsh Wool Plied Yarn Herringbone Weave Blanket Collectors Item for Sale

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VINTAGE 1930S Welsh Wool Plied Yarn Herringbone Weave Blanket Collectors Item For Sale

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VINTAGE 1930S Welsh Wool Plied Yarn Herringbone Weave Blanket Collectors Item:
$197.35

A wonderful soft Welsh wool blanket dating from early 20th century up to around 1950. This drapes beautifully. Soft and warm.Brown and cream with light orange/peach stripes. Best colour match first 3 photos.Dating this with reference to the softly spun yarns and the brown and white plied yarns in the warp which give a particular shading effect to the pattern. Later Welsh blankets tended not to use plied yarns ( they take more skill and time to spin and weave). Also in later blankets the plain yarns were more tightly spun with a more robust feel and less drape.
This blanket has no label. Fringed top and bottom with hand sewn blanket stitch on 2 sides. This has come away in some places but easy to repair if required.
The condition is extremely good with no holes or other damage to the fabric.
I bought this in Wales in the 1980s while researching the Welsh textile industry. See my other listings for relevant books. Time to clear my studio.