11011940 - 30x45 Chimayo blanket, handwoven wool

This type of handwoven wool blanket is commonly used as a drape over a small couch or simply hung on the wall. This piece has brown heather as a background color and natural white, indigo, rust and tan included in its design. It uses natural dyes, which means that yarn in this piece uses dyes that were obtained from flowers, leaves, wood, or insects. It was woven by Valerie Valdez who is It measures approximately 30 by 45 inches.