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Toalha de Lavatório / Altar Antiga, a vintage hand-woven towel from Almalaguês, Coimbra, Portugal, with a cotton-linen blend, measuring 140 cm by 59 cm.
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Wash Basin/Altar Towel (140x59 cm) in Hand Loom — Traditional Weaving of Almalaguês with Relief Motifs (Pulled) — Portugal — 20th Century
General Description: Exceptional and authentic antique rectangular towel measuring 140 cm in length by 59 cm in width, ideal for use as a table runner, sideboard cloth, or decorative altar element.
The piece is a perfect example of the prestigious and historic weaving of Almalaguês (Coimbra, Portugal), characterized by the meticulous relief embroidery technique ("puxados") integrated directly into the weaving act. The pattern showcases a rich traditional geometric and phytomorphic iconography, finished with tips/edges and long, dense hand-tied fringes.
Technical Fabric Details: The fabric structure and its back reveal the authentic execution on a pedal loom, where the charming irregularity of the artisanal thread and the seamless passage of the relief motifs are evident, with no industrial knots or mechanical seams.
Technical Specifications:
Dimensions: 140 cm (length) × 59 cm (width) — Note: the length includes the fringes.
Material: Handcrafted blend of Cotton and natural Linen.
Technique: Hand-loom weaving on a pedal loom, "puxados" motifs and manual fringes.
Color: Raw white / natural ivory.
Origin: Almalaguês, Coimbra, Portugal.
Era: Mid-20th Century (1950s/1960s or earlier).
Condition: Item in excellent vintage condition, clean and well stored. No humidity stains, no holes, and no pulled threads. The fringes are complete and firm. Presents only the natural creases from being stored and folded."
Wash Basin/Altar Towel (140x59 cm) in Hand Loom — Traditional Weaving of Almalaguês with Relief Motifs (Pulled) — Portugal — 20th Century
General Description: Exceptional and authentic antique rectangular towel measuring 140 cm in length by 59 cm in width, ideal for use as a table runner, sideboard cloth, or decorative altar element.
The piece is a perfect example of the prestigious and historic weaving of Almalaguês (Coimbra, Portugal), characterized by the meticulous relief embroidery technique ("puxados") integrated directly into the weaving act. The pattern showcases a rich traditional geometric and phytomorphic iconography, finished with tips/edges and long, dense hand-tied fringes.
Technical Fabric Details: The fabric structure and its back reveal the authentic execution on a pedal loom, where the charming irregularity of the artisanal thread and the seamless passage of the relief motifs are evident, with no industrial knots or mechanical seams.
Technical Specifications:
Dimensions: 140 cm (length) × 59 cm (width) — Note: the length includes the fringes.
Material: Handcrafted blend of Cotton and natural Linen.
Technique: Hand-loom weaving on a pedal loom, "puxados" motifs and manual fringes.
Color: Raw white / natural ivory.
Origin: Almalaguês, Coimbra, Portugal.
Era: Mid-20th Century (1950s/1960s or earlier).
Condition: Item in excellent vintage condition, clean and well stored. No humidity stains, no holes, and no pulled threads. The fringes are complete and firm. Presents only the natural creases from being stored and folded."
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Coimbra
Number of objects
1
Material
Cotton, Linen
Country of origin
Portugal
Style
Vintage
Length
140 cm
Width
59 cm
Condition
As new - unused
Estimated period
1950-1960
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