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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
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
$3,850
19th Century Sailor
s Woolie of Canadian Fort
Located in Nantucket, MA
condition with only a small amount of the expected raised yarn ends. The colors remain bright and vibrant
Category
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
container lives on as a storage basket for magazines, toys, firewood or balls of yarn.
Additional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Yarn
Materials
Wood
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
meticulous craftsmanship behind this piece, with wool yarn pile, wool or goat hair weft (usually two after
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
19th Century Trinity House Sailor
s Woolie
Located in Nantucket, MA
hand stitched wool yarn embroidered picture of a schooner under full sail, flying a Number Four pennant
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Canvas, Wool
Large Square Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
camelhair yarn, often spun from the wool of the weaver's own camels yields an exceptionally soft and glowing
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sailor
s Woolie of Ship-Rigged Naval Auxiliary Steamer, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
perhaps a few pulls to the yarn and the expected overall fading. The frame has some veneer loss along
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool, Beads
Classical American Empire Grecian-Form Work Table in Mahogany, circa 1830 Boston
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
writing surface which is inlaid in leather. The third drawer has a cylindrical bottom for yarns and
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1820s American American Empire Antique Yarn
Materials
Mahogany
Inca Woven Hat with Feather Plume, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
northern Chile and displays a stepped, geometric pattern created by coil-weaving with dyed alpaca yarn. The
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16th Century Chilean Pre-Columbian Antique Yarn
Materials
Feathers, Wool
19th Century Sailor
s Folk Art Woolie with Photograph of a Young Queen Victoria
Located in Nantucket, MA
crafted wool yarn picture with silver thread highlights, having a period cut-down cabinet card photograph
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1890s English Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool, Thread
Zabihi Collection Spectacular Tribal Persian Serab Runner
Located in New York, NY
villages and tribal encampments of the mountainous district of Northwest Persia. Prized camelhair yarn
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Camel Hair Runner
Located in New York, NY
district of Northwest Persia. Prized camelhair yarn, often spun from the wool of the weaver’s own camels
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Antique William IV Flame Mahogany Work Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
items, a lift up pin cushion, a mirror and a pair of unusual yarn winders.
Beneath this is a sliding
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1830s English William IV Antique Yarn
Materials
Mahogany
Camel Field Persian Bakshaish Square Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
district of Northwest Persia. Prized camelhair yarn, often spun from the wool of the weaver's own camels
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19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Persian Bakshaish Square Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
villages and tribal encampments of the mountainous district of Northwest Persia. Prized camelhair yarn
Category
19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug
Located in New York, NY
yarns are left on the back. However, they are also stronger than kilims. Antique Soumak rugs are unique
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Sumak Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
$14,000
1920s Belgian Pine Industrial Trolley
Located in Hook, Hampshire
came from a Belgian textile mill which used it to carry raw washed yarn which gives it this lovely
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1920s Antique Yarn
Materials
Pine
18th Century, Small Swedish Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
the rotating feature underneath the table top. It was most likely used to roll up yarn and textiles
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Pine
Large 19th Century Sailor
s Woolie of Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
hand embroidered woolen yarn panel depicting a British naval ship with all sails set, flying the
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique Lori Tribal Persian Runner Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
in Iran. The carpets have a warp made of yarn from wool and goat hair, and sometimes cotton. The
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1890s Persian Other Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Superfine Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
camelhair yarn, often spun from the wool of the weaver's own camels yields an exceptionally soft and glowing
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Dramatic Soft Blue and Camel Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Northwest Persia. Prized camelhair yarn, often spun from the wool of the weaver's own camels yields an
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19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Antique English Butterfly Needlework Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
sewing needle and wool yarn to create stitches on an open grid cotton fabric called a “canvas”. This
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
1920s Golden Burr Walnut Gondola Window Seat with Velvet Fabric
Located in Norwich, GB
clean velvet - with a dense luxurious pile and soft sheen. Woven with a resilient yarn giving incredible
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Early 20th Century Antique Yarn
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Persian Bakshaish Square Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
district of Northwest Persia. Prized camelhair yarn, often spun from the wool of the weaver's own camels
Category
19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Serbian Antique Rugs, Vintage Kilim Rugs, Geometric Traditional Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
yarns are all handspun and had been dyed by organic dyes. This colourful Pirot carpet rug is woven by
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1920s Serbian Kilim Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Original Antique French Gilt Aubusson Fabric Upholstered 7 Piece Parlour Set
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
because they add a rich texture and incredible detail. Colors are often bright and vibrant. Wool yarns and
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19th Century French Antique Yarn
Antique Dragon Soumak Caucasian Rug
Located in New York, NY
-clipped yarns are left on the back. However, they are also stronger than kilims. Antique Soumak carpets
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Sumak Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd 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
Andrianna Shamaris Indigo and White Antique Ikat Skirt
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
world. The designs are created in the yarns rather than on the finished cloth, resulting in both sides
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Yarn
Materials
Cotton
A Chinoiserie Embroidered And Appliqué Hanging Tapestry - France - Late 17th / E
Located in Toulon, FR
skipped yarns... Otherwise very good condition of antique textile for this time.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Yarn
Pair of Table Lamps with Wooden Spiral Screw Base, Belgium, Late 19th Century
Located in The Hague, NL
, into yarns, these screws played a significant role in the production process, as they were used to wash
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Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Yarn
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
19th Century Sailor
s Woolie of a British Brigantine, signed, in Decorated Frame
Located in Nantucket, MA
remains in very good condition, with only some expected frayed yarns about the edges. It is very
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century English Needlework Rug
Located in New York, NY
needle and wool yarn to create stitches on an open grid cotton fabric known as the “canvas.” This
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Early 20th Century English Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
have a variable pile, depending upon the lengths of yarn used, and the designs are increasingly complex
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Red, Black, Ivory, Bold
Located in Port Washington, NY
technique common in Kilims is not used, and the warp is one continuous length of yarn, not extending beyond
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1920s American Native American Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
technique common in kilims is not used, and the warp is one continuous length of yarn, not extending beyond
Category
1920s American Navajo Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
$4,599
Antique Navajo Blanket "3rd Phas" Design Oriental Rug, Fine German Town Wool Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
technique common in Kilims is not used, and the warp is one continuous length of yarn, not extending beyond
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Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Copper 19th Century Chinese Cricket Box Basket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
piece! Also useful for potpourri, yarn, etc. etc. Measures: 9" x 7" x 5.75" H.
Whitehall Antiques has
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19th Century Chinese Antique Yarn
Materials
Copper
Fine Antique Chinese Nickel Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
elderly carpets, which together with rough pile yarn gives large knots and carpets that are fairly thick
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1920s Chinese Other Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Bronze Sculpture of Penelope, French, 19th Century
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Pierre-Jules Cavelier
Located in London, GB
to this can be seen in this bronze; in Penelope's right hand there is a spool of yarn and further
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Mid-19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Yarn
Materials
Bronze
Antique Navajo Blanket "Eagle" Design Oriental Rug Fine German Town Wool Neutral
Located in Port Washington, NY
technique common in Kilims is not used, and the warp is one continuous length of yarn, not extending beyond
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Early 19th Century American Navajo Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
technique common in Kilims is not used, and the warp is one continuous length of yarn, not extending beyond
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Yarn
$6,599
Antique Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
technique common in kilims is not used, and the warp is one continuous length of yarn, not extending beyond
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Early 20th Century American Kilim Antique Yarn
$12,999
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Handmade Rug, Brown, Blue, Beige, Taupe Soft Red Color
Located in Port Washington, NY
yarn, not extending beyond the weaving as fringe. Traders from the late 19th and early 20th century
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
yarn, not extending beyond the weaving as fringe. Traders from the late 19th and early 20th century
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Yarn
$9,999
Antique Fine Navajo Rug, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Taupe, Gray, Red Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
continuous length of yarn, not extending beyond the weaving as fringe. Traders from the late 19th and early
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Ikat Uzbek Coat Paranja, Central Asia, 19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
yarns so that the pattern comes out perfectly in the finished cloth. The blurriness can be reduced by
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Yarn
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Japanese Meiji Period Silver Embroidery On Silk Of Hawk Attacking White Cranes
Located in Dallas, TX
silver threading and other yarns and are meticulously embroidered with texture and depth on gold colored
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Yarn
Materials
Silver
Austrian Hand Crocheted Shawl Wiener Werkstatte Era with Flora and Fauna Motifs
Located in New Hope, PA
just some of the items depicted in this shawl. Black silk yarn is used as a connector between the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Yarn
Antique 1870s Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, Tree of Life Design, 8
x 12
Located in New York, NY
still be able to distinguish among them, especially while working with such fine woolen yarns. The
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Large 19th Century Sailor
s Woolie of Ship and Lighthouse, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
woolen yarn panel depicting a full rigged ship approaching a lighthouse on a headland; the merchant ship
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1870s English Folk Art Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
French Louis XIII Style Set
8
Dining Chairs Dating from 1700
s in Old Chenille
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
end up with is a material was then cut into strips to create chenille yarn.
**Measurements provided
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1730s French Louis XIII Antique Yarn
Materials
Oak
Antique Native American Rug Navajo, Two Gray Hills
Located in Evanston, IL
background, a departure from the traditional grey, achieved through the use of natural-colored yarns. This
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Early 20th Century Navajo Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool
Handmade Carpet Antique Rugs, Geometric Bessarabian Rug, Vintage Kilim Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
rugs, traditionally produced in Pirot, a town in southeastern Serbia. The yarns are all handspun and
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Late 19th Century Romanian Kilim Antique Yarn
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Yarn
Materials
Damask, Linen
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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.
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