Transitional Rio Grande Blanket

50” x 85”
ca. 1880’s

Field collected in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado, this transitional band and stripe blanket was carefully woven in two matching widths with an intricate balanced design of aniline red, purple, yellow and green yarns.

Strong overall condition with no damage or loss and featuring finely spun churro yarn over hand spun two ply wool warp.