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Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Antique Anatolian Siirt Angora Mohair shepherds blanket.
Circa 1900/20.
These blankets are made in the town of Siirt, in Turkey. They are a local tradition, woven on simple looms using Mohair wool from the local Angora goats. After weaving the face of the blanket is brushed with a steel comb to produce a very soft long pile.
A superb old example with a very interesting large medallion design in two tone colour palette.
Excellent condition.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-334.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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