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Caucasian
Verneh Horse Blanket,
A Caucasian Verneh Horse
Blanket, circa 1875. Approximately 8 ft. 8 in.
by 4 ft. 9 in. (2.64 m. by 1.45 m.)
Technique: Weft wrapped
brocading on taperstry-weave ground
Warp: Wool, Z3S, dark brown
Pattern Weft: Wool, Z3S
Sides: Wool, 2 cords of 2
warps each, overcast in bands of red and white
Ends: 1 in. macramé
Colors: Seal brown,
Venetian red, leather red, ecru, teal blue,
cerulean blue, camel
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