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French Antique 24 Napkins in White Linen Damask - 1900 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
1900s.
French manual work
Magnificent linen yarn work. The damask is elegant with a pattern of foliage
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Yarn
Materials
Damask, Linen
Unique Lamp Bronze Medieval Style Aquamanile, 1944
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
factory of an important German factory
in sewing and embroidery yarns.
When he heard about viscose
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Medieval Antique Yarn
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Oil on Canvas, "Drinking from the Well", by Felix Schlesinger
Located in Dallas, TX
well spout. She is resting a basket of white yarn in her lap as she sits on the edge of the stone
Category
19th Century German Antique Yarn
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Japanese Antique Set Five Silk
Bamboo Blinds or Screens Sudare, Best in Class
Located in South Burlington, VT
yarn, or other decorative material to make nearly solid blinds. They could be either rolled or folded
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Yarn
Materials
Paper
Antique Navy Blue and Gold Floral Peking Chinese Rug with Koi circa 1920-1930s
Located in New York, NY
was long, averaging between 30 60 knots per square inch / KPSI coarse. This caused the yarn to twist
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Yarn
Materials
Cotton
Set of 4 Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe ca early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
craftsmanship, a tall, straight back for good posture and freedom of movement.
The art of spinning yarn is
Category
Early 20th Century European Modern Antique Yarn
Materials
Wood
Japanese Fine Set Four Silk and Bamboo Blinds or Screens "Sudare" Lovely Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
, colored yarn, or other decorative material to make nearly solid blinds. They could be either rolled or
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Yarn
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Antique Persian Hamedan Mat , Hand Knotted, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
roppy, shiny and often natural dyed handspun yarn, that provides a very durable surface and beautiful
Category
1920s Persian Other Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Tribal Room Size 19th Century Persian Camel Color Green Medallion Rug
Located in New York, NY
. Prized camelhair yarn, often spun from the wool of the weaver's own camels yields an exceptionally soft
Category
19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sailor
s Wool Work of Four Masted Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
red and white flag. The background embroidery used a very unusual golden yarn, that depending upon
Category
1860s English Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Camel Field Serab Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
encampments of the mountainous district of Northwest Persia. Prized camelhair yarn, often spun from the wool
Category
19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Antique “ Eagle Kazak ” Rug / Carpet
Located in New York, NY
affinity to Kazak rugs, structurally, they are undisputedly Karabagh. The thick yarn used by weavers in
Category
19th Century Caucasian Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Couture Ivory Wool and Silk Floral Flapper Coat, 1920s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
silk to form stripes down its front and strands of colored yarns to form stylized Art Deco flowers at
Category
1920s French Antique Yarn
Antique Eye Dazzler Navajo-Style Carpet Southwest Bohemian Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
. With the introduction of commercially dyed yarns, weavers began exploring brighter colors and bolder
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 1940s, 1b962
Located in Bordeaux, FR
known for its rustic charm and folk art appeal. The technique involves pulling loops of yarn through a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
33 Star American Flag Pen Wipe
Located in York County, PA
yarn, with crimp-cut, felt pages behind that are bound with hand-stitching.
Penwipes
Category
19th Century American Antique Yarn
Antique Turkish Rug Angora Moher Wool, Hand Knotted, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
a silk-like fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat (not to be confused with the Angora
Category
1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool, Angora
Magnificent Needlework Rendering Of Washington Crossing
Located in York County, PA
textile is largely executed with wool yarn on canvas, but silk floss was incorporated to capture the image
Category
19th Century American Antique Yarn
Antique Victorian 1894 Sterling Silver Tea Tray by Mappin
Webb Ltd
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Herdman's developed a reputation for excellence not only in the finest linen-yarn but also for the way in
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Yarn
Materials
Sterling Silver
“Still-Life of Grapes
Peaches” French Painting by Alfred Brunel de Neuville
By Alfred Arthur Brunel De Neuville
Located in Shippensburg, PA
yarn or otherwise interacted.
Alfred died in 1941 and was buried in Paris at the Montmarte Cemetery
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Yarn
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Tribal Bidjar Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
unique combination of yarns for the weft to create the signature look and feel of the firm pile. First, a
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
removed. Below the tray is a storage area for larger tools or yarn. The Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box dates to
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Yarn
Materials
Satinwood
Vintage Japanese Vase Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape Born, 1936
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
water onto unglazed wrapping yarn to remove the thread and create a three-dimensional effect. At the
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Yarn
Materials
Porcelain
Chippewa or Winnebago, Native American, Beaded, Bandolier Bag, circa 1880
Located in York County, PA
fringe made of knotted blue and green wool yarn. This is a very desirable example because of its beauty
Category
1880s American Antique Yarn
Materials
Beads
Antique Navajo-Style Blanket Tree of Life Yei Bi Chai Native American Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
typically handwoven using wool yarn and feature intricate designs and vibrant colors. They hold cultural
Category
Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
22 Star Southern-exclusionary Flag
Located in York County, PA
uncommonly large in scale, constructed of red wool yarn instead of silk (as would be expected in commercial
Category
19th Century American Antique Yarn
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
innovations in techniques and materials. In Persia, this has meant machine-spun threads and yarns, synthetic
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
has meant machine-spun threads and yarns, synthetic dyes, and chemical washing manipulation. Some
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
has meant machine-spun threads and yarns, synthetic dyes, and chemical washing manipulation. Some
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
and materials. In Persia, this has meant machine-spun threads and yarns, synthetic dyes, and chemical
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
innovations in techniques and materials. In Persia, this has meant machine-spun threads and yarns, synthetic
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
innovations in techniques and materials. In Persia, this has meant machine-spun threads and yarns, synthetic
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
has meant machine-spun threads and yarns, synthetic dyes, and chemical washing manipulation. Some
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
has meant machine-spun threads and yarns, synthetic dyes, and chemical washing manipulation. Some
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Serab Runner in Brown and Cream
Located in New York, NY
and materials. In Persia, this has meant machine-spun threads and yarns, synthetic dyes, and chemical
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
One Of the Earliest Flags in America: Authentic 15 Star US Navy Jack
Located in York County, PA
the binding to the hoist end is executed in a thick, loosely twisted yarn.
History of Thomas Brown
Category
19th Century Antique Yarn
Yarn Twist Tester
Located in London, GB
A 12 inch yarn twist tester by John Neshitt Ltd of Manchester, Circa 1900.
Brass and steel
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Yarn
Materials
Brass, Steel
Original Aux Laines Ecossaises vintage French antique poster yarn
Located in Spokane, WA
this poster for a well-known knitting and yarn shop in Paris that still exists today.
The poster
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Antique Yarn
Materials
Lithograph
1876 Beautiful GILDED FRAME Antique SCHNAUZER PUPPY Playing w/ Yarn
Located in New York, NY
Yarn on a pillow. Painting is housed in a beautiful gold gilded period Museum Frame. This painting
Category
1870s Hudson River School Antique Yarn
Materials
Oil
"Cat with a Ball of Yarn" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
them of pets they have; this particular ring depicts a cat whimsically playing with a ball of yarn
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Yarn
Materials
Silver Plate
Yarn Spinner, in the manner of Pietro Longhi. Oil on Wood Panel.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 19th century oil on panel portrait of a young girl spinning.
Pietro Longhi was a Venetian painter who mastered the portrayal of scenes of everyday Venetian life. This work, p...
Category
19th Century Rococo Antique Yarn
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Early 20th Century Collection of Barbour
s Irish Flax Sinew Spools, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 6 spools of antique Barbour's Irish Flax Sinew yarn.
Creator
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Yarn
Materials
Yarn
Ikat Textile "Ulos" from Batak Tribe of Sumatra
Stunning Tribal Motifs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
textiles use mostly cotton yarn, while colors are produced by immersing the yarn in plant dye, in a
Category
Early 1900s Indonesian Other Antique Yarn
Materials
Yarn
19th Century Sailor
s Woolie of the Scottish Schooner MARY
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century sailor's Woolie of a British Auxiliary Schooner, circa 1850s. A sailor's woolwork image of a fully rigged two masted schooner with auxiliary smokestack amidship, on a po...
Category
1850s English Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Yarn
Pair of Gilt Framed Antique French Silk Embroidered Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of Subtle and Lovely Antique French Hand-Woven Panels in Custom Gilt-Wood Frames. Tall vertical panels with scrolled floral vines and featuring large blossoms, palmettes and l...
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Yarn
Materials
Fabric, Yarn
19th Century English Needlepoint/Pedipoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th to early 19th Century needlepoint/pedipoint fragment converted to a pillow with new silk velvet backing. Metallic trim.
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Yarn
Materials
Silk, Yarn
Crochet Birds Runner Small Rug 1920s Vintage Wool Christmas Wall Hanging Floor
Located in London, GB
village of Vertiskos. Hand-crocheted in a wool mix yarn, this runner features a repeating pattern of two
Category
1920s Greek Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Antique Beaded Ceremonial Dance Sarong (Lawo Butu) East Flores, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
loss and some reattachment of (old) beads with newer cotton yarns, as well as one patched area in the
Category
Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Cotton, Beads
A Chinese Rug circa 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Chinese Rug circa 1920. Hand Knotted, made of 100% wool yarn.
Category
1920s Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
19th Century English Magazine Holder
Located in High Point, NC
19th century magazine holder from England made from yarn spools. The bottom is covered in felt.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Yarn
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshi-Ori Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
repurposed threads, either from commercial kimono production or home produced recycled cotton or silk yarns
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Yarn
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Nice Antique Turkish Ottoman Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk and metal yarn on cotton foundation.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Yarn
Materials
Metal
Antique English Needlepoint Panel Mounted to Custom Frame
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique English needlepoint panel depicting nature and village life. Wool yarn stitched on linen
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool, Linen, Wood
Antique Navajo Germantown Saddle Blanket, circa 1890, Eyedazzler Pattern
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
19th century antique Navajo Saddle blanket woven from Germantown yarns in an "eyedazzler" pattern
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Collection of Three Native American
Plains Indian
Roach Headdresses
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
, green, and red yarn base with small hole at crown centre, braided brown and black cord "tail," brass
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Yarn
Vintage 19th Century Navajo Germantown Weaving, Saddle Blanket, circa 1890
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
Germantown Yarns in an Eyedazzler pattern of vibrant colors including red, deep purple, white, green and
Category
19th Century American Native American Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Unusual Qashqai Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
medallion repeated on each of the four corners of the carpet. Technical specifications: Pile: Wool yarn
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
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