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Large Hemp Blanket-Strip-Panels, Tassels- African/South American?

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Blankets77 of 131Very Old Wool Rug/Blanket--Need Help Identifying1960's Hand sewn & woven strip blanket African? Peruvian?
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    Posted 9 years ago

    BasketCase
    (4 items)

    This large blanket is rough, itchy & slightly stiff.
    It has a right side and a wrong side.
    It's 54 yrs old.
    It has been in a plastic linen bag in a dark cool dry place and has never been washed. I wouldn't even attempt it.
    A late relative went to South Africa/America in the 60's and found it in a market place, she bought a couple of blankets.
    It has a single thread running along each panel/strip. I think its hemp/wool?
    It has great colors, black, orange, tan, gray and tassels!
    I wish to know if its a blanket for a bed or a wall hanging?
    Should I have it sealed in cedar? I never thought it would survive moths.
    I take it out once a year to give it a shake and appreciation and just to remind me of how fantastic it is.
    Thank you in advance.

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