Vintage Narrow loom welsh wool blanket lightweight unusual vertical stripes on undyed cream twill C1920 Start Price GBP 75.00 Current Price GBP 75.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price GBP 80.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Tregaron, Ceredigion See more about 'Vintage Narrow loom welsh wool blanket lightweight ' Description A fairly unusual Narrow loom Welsh blanket from about 1920 , This time in a lightweight , pre scoured & undyed cloth of traditional cream wool . Vertical single strand stripes in soft apricot , yellow , grey and palest olive & charcoal. This is the only one that I have ever seen where the stripes go across the blanket  , instead of from top to bottom . Finished with machined edges . It is in great condition Measures 76" x 69". woven on a traditional hand loom in two pieces & sewn together to form the larger bed cover . Made for a domestic market ,  before the industrialisation of the wool industry in this part of the country. A treasure to hand through the family , but also to use on a daily basis. tough & harwearing , warm & wonderful . a lovely piece of authentic Welsh textile & social history. Dont forget that you pay a maximum of £9 per order in the UK . European buyers pay for most expensive item ONLY . international buyers I will combine shipping where possible ( no surface mail ) . No reserves or Immediate payment requirement so you can pay by cheque , postal order or by PAYPAL. Cleaning & care instructions are sent with my textiles & I advise the use of Moth repellent for all your precious natural fabrics . available as an extra on a seperate listing . Safe , Non Toxic , sweet smelling botanical ingredients £5 for 3 individual 6month satchets . Add to your order for FREE postage Place a Bid!