{"title":"Welsh Blankets \u0026 More Textiles","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"welsh-blanket-10","title":"Very Large Welsh Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous traditional double sided Welsh blanket on beautiful purple \u0026amp; green \/ yellow colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 210 x 180 cm (including the fringe) and in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will look great one side in spring \/ summer and then reverse it for autumn \/ winter (that’s we do with our blankets on the end of the bed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blanket would have been woven in the Melin Tregwynt mill in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollection from our London gallery available or please enquire prior to purchasing for an accurate delivery quote. We can ship worldwide, delivery is not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55003675853186,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/EBBB8656-585D-4513-AAA6-654E20146A71.jpg?v=1748612770"},{"product_id":"large-traditional-welsh-blanket","title":"Large Traditional Welsh Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eWonderful colours on the huge double sided (and reversible) traditional Welsh woollen blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 240 x 220 cm and in lovely condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorldwide delivery available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelivery not included. Collect from our London gallery or email us for a delivery quote before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55940745331074,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/50F0356E-599B-4C87-AC0C-BE21503B72B3.jpg?v=1762615998"},{"product_id":"large-navy-blue-yellow-welsh-blanket","title":"Large Navy \u0026 Yellow Derw Mill Welsh Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous \u0026amp; vibrant colours all over this large double sided reversible traditional Welsh woollen blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a tiny village on the North West coast of Wales, we will always remember the day we were battling a horrendous storm driving up and down the coast sourcing Welsh treasures on home soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally a Derw Mill blanket made in the 1950s-60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 220 x 200 cm with some small areas of marking to the blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorldwide delivery is available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelivery is not included, please enquire prior to purchasing for a delivery quote. Alternatively you can collect by appointment from our London gallery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56052773454210,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/4B026CB6-AEFB-41A4-9540-0A989E19D090.jpg?v=1765093037"},{"product_id":"welsh-blanket-12","title":"Holytex Mill Welsh Blanket.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous mid 20th century Welsh blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally made carthen quilt at the Holytex mill with two beautiful reversible colourways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 210 x 200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorldwide delivery available. Please enquire for a delivery quote before purchasing or collect from our London gallery. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56595494404482,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/4F2B8994-53A9-4A28-A9FB-6917B8BFEB61.jpg?v=1777406366"},{"product_id":"penmachno-welsh-blanket","title":"Derw Mill Welsh Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely 20th century Welsh blanket with vibrant colours and in excellent condition., likely made in the Derw mill in the 50s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible so you can enjoy all of the nany, blues, orange and gold to both sides of this traditional Welsh piece. Bordered on two sides and fringed on two sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately: 230 x 180 cm including fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorldwide delivery available, not included. Please enquire for a delivery quote before purchasing or arrange to collect from our London gallery by appointment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56614330630530,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/C8AD913E-EEA4-40D0-9CD9-71191B4D786E.jpg?v=1777925549"},{"product_id":"traditional-scottish-crofters-outer-hebrides-woollen-blanket","title":"Traditional Scottish Crofters Outer Hebrides Woollen Blanket.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOuter Hebrides (only found and made here) homespun wool blanket, woven in two widths and hand joined. (C 1880-1920).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedding blankets in Scotland—particularly in the Outer Hebrides—have a long, practical, and deeply personal history. Many crofters had access to a small handloom, known as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeairt bheag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and would weave blankets using wool from their own sheep. Because the fleece was typically undyed, most of these blankets were a natural cream colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen a blanket was made as a gift, the weaver might introduce subtle decoration by dyeing a small amount of yarn using local plants (with indigo occasionally used if it could be sourced). This coloured yarn was usually worked into the warp as simple stripes. These stripes were often positioned along the edges, since blankets were traditionally used in box beds where only the sides were visible—unlike today, where the whole blanket is on display. The blanket would have been tucked right under the bed and pulled all the way up and over the box bed. Hence their long lengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the loom and the intended use, blankets were either woven as a single narrow width or made in two sections and stitched together to create a larger piece. This one is two stitched together as shown in the photos. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven the time, effort, and skill involved, these blankets carried real significance. They were often made or commissioned as meaningful gifts and passed down through generations as treasured heirlooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an excellent original example in wonderful condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately: 340 cm long X 140 cm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorldwide delivery available, not included. Please enquire for a delivery quote before purchasing or arrange to collect from our London gallery by appointment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56614348718466,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/4B70A261-D7B1-4072-9D5F-767D65367F8E.jpg?v=1777926175"},{"product_id":"country-house-kelim-runner","title":"Country House Kelim Runner.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Caucasian Kelim Runner Carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e333 long x 113 cm wide \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry house condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollection available at our London gallery by appointment. Worldwide delivery available, not included. Please enquire for a delivery quote if needed prior to purchasing. Very good condition with signs of use as to be expected.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56737819951490,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/2AF992D3-AA52-4D43-921C-0F850D2E0E16.png?v=1782676551"},{"product_id":"large-vintage-afghan-soumak-rug","title":"Large Afghan Soumak Rug.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Vintage Soumak Rug, c.1980 and most probably from Afghan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwoven wool in a striking Caucasian-inspired geometric design with soft duck-egg blue and rust tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking handwoven Afghan Soumak rug dating from around 1980, woven in the traditional weft-wrapping (Soumak) technique after 19th-century Caucasian prototypes. The bold geometric field is centred by three stylised medallions framed within multiple angular borders, rendered in an elegant palette of soft duck-egg blue, terracotta, chocolate brown and ivory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlatwoven in hand-spun wool, the rug displays the characteristic textured surface and richly patterned reverse associated with the Soumak technique. Its generous proportions, balanced composition and unusually soft colour palette make it particularly well suited to both contemporary and traditional interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetaining its original fringes and presented in very good vintage condition with only light, age-appropriate wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally retailed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCadry’s Persian Carpet Specialists, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Australia’s long-established oriental carpet dealers, with the original retailer’s label still present to the reverse, providing an interesting piece of provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully decorative example of late 20th-century Afghan weaving, combining traditional Caucasian-inspired design with exceptional versatility for modern interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (approximately):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWoven area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 × 170 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall (including fringes):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e265 × 170 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollection available at our London gallery by appointment. Worldwide delivery available, not included. Please enquire for a delivery quote if needed prior to purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56749388792194,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/4FB78459-CAE8-40E7-BD65-20225085BCCC.jpg?v=1783198782"},{"product_id":"sunflower-welsh-blanket","title":"Antique “Sunflower” Welsh Blanket.","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly the second blanket of this design we’ve come across and have now been fortunate enough to own both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1890-1910, a rare “sunflower” design double sided Welsh woollen blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful muted colours, thick heavy wool and a rare piece of Welsh history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 x 160 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome small marks to the blanket, nothing major whatsoever. 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