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This throw
is not just a fantastic piece of folk art but a labour of love. It is a
handmade crochet patchwork blanket in mixed quality, colours and weight yarns
in a variety of shapes and sizes that compose a beautiful cosy organic shape
throw. From fluffy squares to woolly stripes it just screams cosy! You can use
it either at the end of your bed or your sofa and armchair. It would also be a
perfect gift to a loved one. This throw hasn’t been used or changed hands over
the years as it was made by Yannis’ mum in 2000s while she was visiting in
London, therefore the condition is really good. The design is a collaboration
between mother and son.
My mum,
Daphné, would learn as a little girl the art of crochet as part of the Greek
tradition where young girls, in preparation for their marriage dowry, must
produce a huge amount of textile pieces 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: My
mum
PLACE OF
ORIGIN: Greece
DATE OF
MANUFACTURE: 2000s
PERIOD:
2000-2009
MATERIALS
& TECHNIQUES: Poly, wool mix fabric, dye, beads
CONDITION:
Good vintage condition
WEAR: Some
minor wear, to be expected given a fabric of this age.
LENGHT:
196cm | 77in
WIDTH:
120cm | 47in
I can arrange delivery for you or you can collect from our showroom at
GROUND ONE SIX
6, Malden Road
NW5 3HR,
London
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