This item has been stored in a trunk for a number of years – as a result there are some small moth repellent tablet stains, but nothing too distracting.
This blanket is not just a fantastic piece of folk art. The tradition in this part of Greece is that young girls, in preparation for their marriage dowry, must produce a huge amount of textile products with the help of their mothers and grandmothers. When the time comes to get married they display their wares to their village, taking them on a parade to their groom’s house whilst accompanied by music and dance. The dowry law in Greece ended in 1982, but the tradition continues in some rural parts of the country to this day.
CREATOR: Unknown
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Chalkidki, Greece
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1960s
PERIOD: 1960 – 1969
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Cotton / wool mix
CONDITION: Good vintage condition
WEAR: Some minor wear, to be expected given a fabric of this age.
LENGTH: 198cm | 77.9in
WIDTH: 175cm | 68.8in
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Dimensions:Height: 77.96 in (198 cm)Width: 68.9 in (175 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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Style:Folk Art(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:CottonWoolYarnHand-Crafted
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Place of Origin:Greece
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Period:1960-1969
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Date of Manufacture:1960
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Some minor wear, to be expected given a fabric of this age.
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Seller Location:London, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU7783236710662
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