Antique Rio Grande Blanket

c. 1880 - 1910, New Mexico, United States. Thirteen band blanket with isolated design elements - chevrons, diamonds, hourglasses - characteristic of Saltillo weaving. Mature natural indigo and cochineal dyes faded to hues of lavender, cornflower, sumac, and salmon. Likely woven on a narrow Spanish treadle loom in two widths and hand seamed. Densely packed single spun churro wool with a weighty hand. One side has scattered discoloration.

This textile is available and currently being sold at Show: Room at the Pocketbook Hotel in Hudson, NY. Please call (518)660-0885 and ask to be connected to the antiques gallery to purchase.