Rare silk-metal thread Saltillo Poncho Blanket
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Description
A very fine and rare antique silk and metal thread Saltillo complete Poncho Blanket. A slit in the middle for the head is open, with the piece woven in one panel - an unusual aspect in a Saltillo weaving. This piece is handwoven in the Maximilian Period - mid 19th century - where repeated eight-pointed stars in the border and flower motifs in the middle of this piece originate from this period, often combined in odd ways with traditional patterns. Finely woven with wool, silk and metal thread wefts on a cotton warp. This type of Saltillo weave from northern Mexico is among the worlds most intriguing textiles. An extremely fine weave and soft wool. Size: 2.00m x 1.03m (79ins x 41ins) This item ships from the UK. A similar item is held in the Fred Harvey Collection, International Folk Art Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Fred Harvey piece is enscribed in the end border: Epifanio Jemenez, probably the patron for whom it was woven.
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This item has some holes, but the sides and the fringes are original.
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Rare silk-metal thread Saltillo Poncho Blanket
Estimate $2,800 - $3,800
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