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Antique Overshot Wool Coverlet
Antique Overshot Wool Coverlet
$628.00
description
Woven in a richly layered palette of faded orange-red, indigo, and ivory, this antique coverlet brings the warmth and quiet artistry of early American textile traditions to the modern home. Its intricate geometric patterning and handwoven threads reflect a time when coverlets were treasured household textiles, valued as much for their craftsmanship and beauty as for their practical purpose, and often passed lovingly from one generation to the next. Draped across the bed, this beautifully preserved textile lends a room an effortless sense of history, warmth, and collected Americana.
This antique piece is an overshot wool coverlet and showcases the quiet ingenuity of early American domestic weaving, with intricate geometric motifs created by hand on a simple four-shaft loom. Woven with a cotton or linen foundation and a contrasting wool pattern weft, the distinctive “overshot” technique creates raised floats and rhythmic designs, often woven in two narrow panels and joined at the center as this piece is, a hallmark of the limitations and resourcefulness of home weaving. Rich in texture and character, this beautifully patterned textile carries the warmth and authenticity of a handcrafted American tradition dating from the late 18th through mid 19th century.
Dimensions | 68” W x 84” L
Helpful Notes:
- Each piece in our flea market collection carries with it a story—crafted and lived through the hands of time. You may notice the gentle marks of its journey, whether in the form of a tiny chip, a well-worn edge, or a delicate scratch.
- All flea items are final sale.