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Antique Soumak Kilim Red Russian Tribal Flat-Weave by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
collection; never buckling underfoot like traditional Kilims and blending a beautiful variety of yarns for a
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1890s Russian Kilim Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Antique Senneh Kilim Beige Brown Gold Geometric All-over Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
collection; never buckling underfoot like traditional Kilims and blending a beautiful variety of yarns for a
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1890s Persian Kilim Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

British Soldier’s Woolie from the Raj 76th Regiment of Foot, circa 1813
Located in Nantucket, MA
intricate yarn pictures. A nice story inspired by scrimshaw, but it is tenuous to imagine Jack Tar stocking
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1810s English Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Linen, Wool

Antique British Sailor s Woolwork Woolie Sailing Ship 19th Century Maritime
Located in Katonah, NY
embroidered with woolen yarn. It depicts a British naval ship under full sail with canon showing and flying
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Brinsmead Upright Piano Black Central Panel Crystoleum Classical Image
Located in Leeds, GB
atop their heads on route to the well. In the foreground, a cross-legged, elderly woman spins yarn
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Early 20th Century English Antique Yarn

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Large Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
processes of weaving, and it refers to aligning the warp yarn and making it into a fabric state. The thing
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Set Two Silk Bamboo Blinds or Screens "Sudare"
Located in South Burlington, VT
with simple string, colored yarn, or other decorative material to make nearly solid blinds. They could
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Yarn

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

Biedermeir Chairs set 4 pcs. Danish Wood with "Needle Point” Seat
Located in Prato, Tuscany
canvas work, a form of counted thread embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open weave
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Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Wood

Extremly Fine Antique Aubusson French Pictorial Tapestry, circa 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
. In tapestry weaving, weft yarns are typically discontinuous; the artisan interlaces each coloured
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19th Century French Aubusson Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Silk

Oversized Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. Size: 12 ft 3 in x 23 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
technique where the spun yarn is soaked in madder and whey for two days. This unique red color is another
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Japanese Antique Set Three Silk Bamboo Blinds or Screens "Sudare" Fine Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
simple string, colored yarn, or other decorative material to make nearly solid blinds. They could be
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Yarn

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

Edwardian French Couture Ball-gown with furbelows on Chiné Silk Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Enlightenment, it is an elaborate technique of dyeing the chain yarns before weaving, producing this so
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1890s French Antique Yarn

Antique Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Work Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
fitted lids for your sewing items, a lift up pin cushion and a pair of unusual yarn winders. Beneath
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Yarn

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

18th Century Mythological Guido Reni Follower Painting
By Guido Reni
Located in Roma, IT
kill the Minotaur in the labyrinth. Ariadne gave Theseus a ball of yarn (the proverbial Ariadne's
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Yarn

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Napoleon III Style French Chair "Antique Master" Fabric Dedar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
depending on whether they reflect light; it is obtained by the use of special yarns and weaves. Said
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yarn

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Genre oil painting of a woman child in a garden
By Frank Moss Bennett
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
mother’s yarn as she knits, whilst a dog lies close by. Bennett was fascinated by Tudor architecture and a
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Yarn

Materials

Oil, Panel

Rare 17 Century Mughal Period Persian Isfahan Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
thin yarn and they are certainly not made for traffic areas. But they do have a look with period French
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Mid-17th Century Indian Louis XIII Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Cotton

18th Century Framed Glazed 1743 Affidavit Ann Wild Buried In Wool Memento Mori
Located in Lowestoft, GB
yarn producing areas, or as landowners whose incomes came from rents paid by tenants whose living
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Yarn

Materials

Paper

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
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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
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

A Masterpiece Crazy Quilt
Located in West Chester, PA
birds of many colors, silver metallic yarns embroidered in the shape of fish, large compotes, and a wide
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18th Century and Earlier American Victorian Antique Yarn

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Two Yarn Bins
Located in Stamford, CT
Two English Factory Yarn Bins from woolen factory. Wood rim and metal sides and feet. Great for
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Early 20th Century English Antique Yarn

Materials

Metal

19th Century Yarn Winder
Located in Essex, MA
A sculptural, well patinated star-from element from a 19th century American yarn winder.
Category

19th Century American Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood

Wooden Yarn Winder Wheel
Located in Wainscott, NY
Wonderful Patina Spinning Wheel
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19th Century American Antique Yarn

Antique Elm Yarn Wheel Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming early 19th Century yarn / spinning wheel later made into a six light chandelier. Great
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19th Century American Antique Yarn

Materials

Iron

5 spools for yarn or thread
Located in Sheffield, MA
thread or yarn.Together, we sell the set of five , for $250. Each has a stunning color and they make
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Early 20th Century English Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood

Pair of Sculptural Wood Yarn Spindles
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sliding wood spindles used in early textile factories. Very sculptural form and rich color
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19th Century American Antique Yarn

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Unusual Late 19th c. Yarn Winding Spindle
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful & Unusual Late 19th c. Yarn Winding Spindle made of mahogany & inset light woods. The
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19th Century French Antique Yarn

Materials

Mahogany

19th-20th Century American Fox Hooked Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century American fox hooked rug Back has hanger to hang on wall.
Category

19th Century Antique Yarn

Materials

Textile, Yarn

An English Needlework of Parrots in a Maple Frame, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English Needlework of Parrots in a Maple Frame with gilt filet, circa 1850.
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19th Century English Antique Yarn

Materials

Yarn

COLLECTION OF 6 AMERICAN COUNTRY CHAIRS WITH MAKE DO SEATS
Located in Essex, MA
, yarn, stockings, rush, and leather. Functional sculpture, beautiful for use, display or mounted on a
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19th Century American Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood, Rush, Yarn, Leather, Fabric

Rare Transitional Turn of the Century Boudoir Wardrobe Screen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a rare transitional turn of the century dressing wardrobe screen. (Art Nouveau -Arts & Crafts) It is made of wood with embroidered screens of flowers and birds. The birds...
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19th Century Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Yarn

Antique Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th Century spinning / yarn wheel later made into chandelier.
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19th Century American Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood

Navajo Crystal Rug
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hand spun wool yarn. Waterbug design. Excellent condition. Brown, white, grey natural colors.
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Yarn

Navajo Belt, Circa 1890, American Indian Art
Located in Paris, FR
, Cotton Yarn
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19th Century Antique Yarn

Materials

Silver

Paul Follot Daum Nancy Suspension, circa 1922
By Daum, Paul Follot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giltwood and painted blue decorated carved with nine-light flowers on twisted yarns and shades
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1920s Art Nouveau Antique Yarn

18th C. French Walnut Knitting Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
ONE MID SHELF FOR YARN, CIRCA 1780 H 27" W 22½" D 13½"
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Antique Toile d abbeville Blue and White Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in London, GB
weaves and yarns. Backed in a dyed French 19th century linen and slipstitched closed.
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Rare 19th Century "Indochine" Bamboo Plantation Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From old French Indo-China. Custom design with pull-out footrest and yarn interwoven thru caning
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Late 19th Century Vietnamese Antique Yarn

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

- Antique Chinese Peking Rug -
Located in West Hollywood, CA
usually framed with a simple, wide border. Chinese rugs are woven with a 5-ply yarn, in contrast with the
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19th Century Chinese Antique Yarn

Third-Quarter of 19th-Century Peking Chinese Oriental Rug
Located in Vienna, Vienna
colors. They're usually framed with a simple, blue border. Chinese rugs are woven with a 5-ply yarn, in
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug Size 11 10 x 15 6
Located in West Hollywood, CA
usually framed with a simple, wide border. Chinese rugs are woven with a 5-ply yarn, in contrast with the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Pair of Antwerp Verdure Tapestry Panels
Located in Sausalito, CA
and yellows. The trees are beautifully depicted with the use of mixed yarn in areas.
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Yarn

Materials

Silk, Wool

Elegant Red Grounded Chinese Peking Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Vienna, Vienna
. Chinese rugs are woven with a 5-ply yarn, in contrast with the 2-ply yarns used in Persian rugs and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Beautiful Tubatulabul Basket, Eastern California, Late 19th Century
Located in Montecito, CA
, bracken fern root and redbud. with red yarn and quail topknot decoration in excellent condition. Acquired
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19th Century American Antique Yarn

Graphic Navajo Textile, circa 1890
Located in Santa Fe, NM
private residence. The type of yarn used in this weaving is often termed "Germantown," though we are sure
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Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Designed by Edna Martin
Located in Stockholm, SE
( Swedish Home-craft) . Signed : SH EM . Warp: light ivory linen yarn,Z4S plied . Patterning weft: : wool
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Yarn

1760s French Antique Toile D abbeville Woven Blue and White Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in London, GB
yarns. With antique French linen fringing at the corners and backed in a dyed French 19th century linen
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1760s French French Provincial Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Seattle, WA
incorporating several castles. The color scheme of coarse yarns is ranging in green, blue, brown and beige. The
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Yarn

Wall Sculpture, Wool Rack
Located in New Haven, CT
This incredible survivor of a bygone era, this 19th century yarn rack makes a colorful statement on
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1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Wood

Blue and White Linen and Cotton Pillows, French, circa 1760s
Located in London, GB
of weaves and yarns. Antique French linen fringing at the corners and backed in a dyed 19th century
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton, Linen

French Art Deco Clock Bronze Sculpture
By L. Grisard
Located in Bronx, NY
of balling her yarn. Her helper's hands are seen entwined with yarn. Grisard creates this engaging
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Early 20th Century French Antique Yarn

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Antique Indigo Cotton Flamme Ikat Pillow
Located in London, GB
hexagonal pattern. With red wool yarn fringing on each corner and backed in a dyed French 19th century linen
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton, Linen

18th Century Continental Verdure Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and goldish brown colors of the yarns give this tapestry a rich patina that speaks of centuries of use
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Yarn

Antique Navajo Chief Blanket, circa 1890
Located in Santa Fe, NM
with aniline dyed red, yellow and green and commercially spun and dyed purple yarn. A woman's chief
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Late 19th Century Navajo Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Primitive Slant-Front Hardware Store Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
as a display case for heirloom favorites, wine, yarn. Endless possibilities.
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19th Century American Antique Yarn

Materials

Pine, Paint

British Woolwork depicting London s Tower Bridge
Located in London, GB
. Worked in colourful yarns, the central vignette framed within a life preserver flanked by Union Jacks and
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

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Antique Yarn For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique yarn for your home. Frequently made of cord, yarn and fabric, every antique yarn was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique yarn — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique yarn, those designed in Folk Art, Industrial and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Plateau Indians each produced at least one beautiful antique yarn that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Yarn?

Prices for an antique yarn can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.