Name/Title
Rio Grande BlanketDescription
Blanket woven on an old narrow style loom, in once piece with two paired warps in the center. There are wide white bands at either end, followed by several narrow bands, another wide white band. The central portion has a narrow black border on the top and bottom, with the side borders being a complex serrate of black and red. The central design consists of a series of concentric diamonds in black, deep red, white, and lighter red, within a field of white.Woven Textile Details
Textile Shape
RectangularWeave Type
Tapestry WeaveWarp
Average Warp Count
7Warp Colors
WhiteWarp Materials
Handspun WoolWeft
Weft Count
26Weft Colors
White, Red, BlackWeft Materials
Handspun WoolNotes
The red color is probably cochineal dyed, while the black and white are probably natural wool colors. This is a particularly soft textile. As can be seen on the photo of the central diamonds, the outer red diamond is a lighter color than the inner red diamond.Dimensions
Width
45-1/4 inLength
76 in