{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-narrow-loom-stripe-welsh-blanket","title":"Antique 19th Century Narrow Loom Stripe Welsh Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning \u0026amp; rare example of an antique narrow loom 19th century Welsh blanket in subtle grey herringbone weave, natural cream, red, pink, yellow, green with a liquorice black stripe.  Handstitched centre seam on stripe. Handwoven. Measures approx 88 inches x 72 inches. Good condition for age. A rare find \u0026amp; a true piece of Welsh history\/heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the turn of the 19th century weaving was very much still a cottage industry in Wales \u0026amp; the blankets were mostly woven on narrow 3ft 6\" looms so they fitted into small spaces. Therefore they would weave two lengths \u0026amp; stitch them together on the stripe. Later larger mills took on the wider Dobcross looms but many mills continued with the narrow looms with most changing to plaid\/check blankets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind me BELLEMOON VINTAGE \u0026amp; WELSH BLANKETS in Abergavenny Market hall in South Wales NP7 5EH on Tuesdays and Saturdays - your place to buy #Welshblankets , capes, coats \u0026amp; accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellemoon Vintage \u0026 Welsh Blankets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54705733730637,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/4899\/4125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_36f66c0d-0bfc-4dc4-a59c-59268a1fb93b.jpg?v=1789038720","url":"https:\/\/bellemoon.co.uk\/products\/antique-19th-century-narrow-loom-stripe-welsh-blanket","provider":"Bellemoon Vintage \u0026 Welsh Blankets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}