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Transitional Navajo Rug, circa 1890
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. The use of commercial yarns, especially cotton string and other mill-spun yarns for warp and
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19th Century American Antique Yarn

A French 2nd Quarter 19thc Louis Philippe Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
yarn, all atop a rectangular plinth base
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19th Century French Antique Yarn

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Walnut

Hand Crocheted Child s Skirt
Located in Charleston, SC
. The cotton yarn is crocheted into a zigzag pattern in colors of cream, blue, pink, white, yellow and
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Early 1900s American Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton

Late 19th Century Oil - A Day Spinning
Located in Corsham, GB
fibre into yarn. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.
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Late 19th Century Antique Yarn

Materials

Oil

19th Century Sailor s Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
embroidered woolen yarn panel depicting a British naval ship with all sails set, flying the English St
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Unusual Antique Qashqai Persian Tribal Rug, Birds as Is
Located in Evanston, IL
medallion repeated on each of the four corners of the carpet. Technical specifications: Pile: Wool yarn
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Weaving Tool Box from Cambodia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, pigments. Measures: H: 19.5 in x L: 18 in x D: 6.75 in. An implement used for reeling silk yarn
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Late 19th Century Cambodian Tribal Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood

Antique Sailor s Folk Art Woolie of a Single Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
art woolwork picture handcrafted of woolen and silk yarn in a bold variety of stitches, depicting a
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool, Silk

19th Century Sailor s Folk Art Woolie of a Square-Rigged Ship, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
stitched wool yarn picture of a British single decker Ship of the Line, flying the Ensign of the White
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Yarn

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Wool

Vintage Navajo Weaving, Germantown Wool, circa 1900, Southwestern Art
Located in Denver, CO
Antique Navajo rug/textile woven of Germantown yarns, circa 1900 (late 19th century or early 20th
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Royal Vienna Ewer, 19th Century
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Doylestown, PA
depicting two women seated spinning yarn with another woman standing holding an hour glass. The ewer is
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Yarn

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Filipino Weaver s Shuttle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
was used to carry weft yarns of spun silk through a complex loom to create damasks, gauze, and other
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Late 19th Century Philippine Minimalist Antique Yarn

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Wood

Vintage Authentic Native American Navajo Wool Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
yarn. Likely woven, circa 1920s. The perfect addition to any southwest, eclectic, or boho style decor
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Yarn

1900s Antique French Needlepoint Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
. Historically, canvases were made from jute or linen. It also requires thick, durable wool yarn in many bright
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Early 1900s Other Antique Yarn

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Wool, Cotton

Chinese Weaving Shuttle, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
from years of use, it was likely used in a workshop in southern China, carrying weft yarns of spun silk
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yarn

Materials

Elm

19th Century Swift
Located in Houston, TX
. A swift is a tool used to hold a hank of yarn while it is being wound off. It has an adjustable
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Late 19th Century English Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood

Distressed Ghiordes Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
, the colored weft yarn passes over the two warp yarns, and is pulled through between them and then cut
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor s Woolie with an Auxiliary Ship and Schooner, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
folk art hand stitched wool yarn picture of a British Ship-Rigged Steam Sailor with inverted bow and
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1880s English Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Pendule Clock with Cupid, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Roman numerals. The base shows a bas-relief depicting Omphale and a yarn spinning, naked Hercules.
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Yarn

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
Located in Point Richmond, CA
pieces placed at 90 degree angles, used for winding yarn or thread into skeins. An excellent example of
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood

Northwest Coast 1900 Woven Basket with Top, Multicolor Cross Patterns, Table Top
Located in Denver, CO
of red, gray, green and yellow yarns circa 1900 Basket is in very good antique condition - please
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Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Antique Yarn

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Other

Pair of Orig. Antique French Gilt "Aubusson" Upholstered Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
is created on a canvas by looping yarn through the canvas with a needle. Aubusson work however uses
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19th Century French Antique Yarn

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Orig. Antique French Gilt "Aubusson" Upholstered Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
is created on a canvas by looping yarn through the canvas with a needle. Aubusson work however uses
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19th Century French Antique Yarn

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Tibetan Prayer Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
. The yarn is made from wool gathered from sheep that graze in the highlands of Tibet, making it rich in
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

French Oak Tapestry Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
geometric patterning, in colors of deep indigo and shades of red among the undyed yarns. Raised on turned
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Yarn

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Wool, Oak

Persian Luri Bakhtiari Soumac
Located in San Francisco, CA
soumac technique, the original fasteners and tassels complete with beads, cowry shells, and tufts of yarn
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Rare Early 20th Century Tees Nos Pos Navajo Indian Weaving
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This little gem is a real find. Quite rare with a German town yarn and fringe. This Tess Nos Pos is
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Yarn

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Wool

19th Century Sailor s Woolie of a Naval Vessel
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Naval Vessel, a hand crafted yarn picture of a British
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

19th Century Swift Mahogany
Located in Houston, TX
knitters and crocheters. A swift is a tool used to hold a hank of yarn while it is being wound off.[1] It
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Yarn

19th Century Sailor s Woolie with Trapunto Sails
Located in Nantucket, MA
or frayed yarns. Measures: 21 in H x 24 in W
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Breathtaking Orig. Antique French Aubusson Uph. Side/Desk Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
similar, but they are actually very different. Needlepoint work is created on a canvas by looping yarn
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19th Century French Antique Yarn

Emerald and Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Cat Brooch - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
frolicking with a ball of yarn, the yarn being portrayed by the pearl. The cat is further embellished with
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1880s Unknown Antique Yarn

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Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid 19th Century Oil - A Begrudging Helping Hand
Located in Corsham, GB
grandmother spinning thread. He holds the loop of yarn in front of himself with a frown and slumped posture as
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Mid-19th Century Antique Yarn

Materials

Oil

Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hooked rugs are crafted by pulling loops of yarn or sometimes fabric through a stiff woven base
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Early 20th Century American Antique Yarn

Minimalist Antique Textile
Located in New York, NY
which is used to add patterns to textiles. The designs are created in the yarns rather than on the
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Yarn

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Cotton

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Antique Hand Woven Cotton Textile
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
which is used to add patterns to textiles. The designs are created in the yarns rather than on the
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Yarn

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Cotton

First Half of the 20th Century Central Anatolian Pure Angora Tulu Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
mostly done naively and with un-dyed yarn. Occasionally, one will find some colors added such as reds
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Antique Yarn

Materials

Angora

Antique German Silver Model / Figure 1901 Import Mark Old Lady Spinning
Located in London, GB
An antique German Silver Model / Figure of an old woman sitting at a spindle spinning yarn with her
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Early 1800s German Antique Yarn

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Walnut Armchair with Needlepoint Upholstery France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, for this use they used large and robust yarns of wool, cotton, and silk to guarantee durability and
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yarn

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Wool, Walnut

18th C. Antique French Louis XIII "Reclining" Chair w/Aubusson
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. Needlepoint work is created on a canvas by looping yarn through the canvas with a needle. Aubusson work
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Yarn

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Walnut

COUTURE Late 1910 s Edwardian Pink Silk Organza Embroidered Sheer Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
yarn embroidered detail at collar, cuffs, and center front. Jewel neckline. Elbow length sleeves with
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1910s Antique Yarn

Antique Rusian Soumak Rug
Located in New York, NY
looping the yarn horizontally around successive pairs of warps in between passes of over-under wefting
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19th Century Russian Sumak Antique Yarn

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Wool

Antique Oil LandscapePainting of Two Girls on Hilltop, signed Valerie Telkessy
Located in Round Top, TX
hat adorned with green ribbon is holding a ball of yarn, while the girl to the left with long flowing
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Yarn

Catalan Tile Picture of Twelve Tin-Glazed Earthenware Pictures of Trades
Located in Downingtown, PA
worker, hunter, wait person serving wine, lady using a cormorant to fish and a man worknig with yarn
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Yarn

Materials

Delft

Antique Soumak Kilim Caucasian Rug, 4 10" x 6 4".
Located in Evanston, IL
compacted weft facing simply running over and under the vertical wraps, Soumak weave runs the yarns around
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Early 1900s Caucasian Sumak Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Sailor’s Woolie, 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
hand stitched wool yarn embroidered picture of a Brig under sail with reefed fore and main courses, two
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Yarn

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Canvas, Wool

Antique Hooked American Rug
Located in New York, NY
hues. The bold selection of monochromatic figures paired with tweedy mottled yarn emphasizes the nubbly
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19th Century American Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Antique Cradle with Original Green Paint, Dated 1893
Located in Round Top, TX
hold anything from knitting yarn and supplies to the toys of visiting grandchildren; the imaginative
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Yarn

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ikat Cloth Timor Indonesia Asian Textiles Home Decor
Located in London, GB
A Vintage woven Ikat cloth made using hand spun natural dyed cotton yarn on the island of Timor in
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Yarn

Materials

Cotton

Antique Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
sections. Large carpets are mainly made by fairly rough yarn on cotton warp with a rustic design. Heriz
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1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Yarn

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Wool

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 Gebruder Thonet Germany / Austria, 1927
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Camden, ME
weaving workshop in Dessau, Germany. She developed Eisengarn in 1926 which is the iron-yarn -belt used by
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Yarn

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug
Located in New York, NY
packed pile of fine yarn. They typically employ dense allover field patterns, notably the Herati blossom
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Early 1900s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Khotan from East Turkestan
Located in New York, NY
simple usage carpets made of handspun yarn and with synthetic colors. In these carpets geometrical
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Early 20th Century Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

French Catherinette Dramatic Bibi Chenillé Headdress - Art Deco Period 1920/1930
Located in Toulon, FR
and yellow plush chenille yarn and a bouquet. Traditional yellow and green ribbon of Saint Catherine
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1920s French Antique Yarn

Antique Navajo Klagetoh Rug, large and unusual
Located in Evanston, IL
using natural colored yarns. Klagetoh is related to Ganado in its iconic use of Ganado Red; but its
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Yarn

Materials

Wool

Navajo Pictorial Birthing Blanket - 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
childbirth at the bottom right. It is believed that the use of the coral colored yarns was deliberate as it
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19th Century American Native American Antique Yarn

Early Navajo Yei Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
aniline dyes, which are the dyes found in the yarns that were brought into the Navajo Nation during the
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Early 20th Century American 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.