Coverlet #24-Monk's Belt

Coverlet #24-Monk's Belt

Monk's Belt variation. (overshot weave structure) This pattern is one of the patch family. It is a simple geometric design which is easily threaded and woven. The wool weft is naturally dyed in red (madder root and cochineal) and black (black walnut and indigo) as shown in black and white, these patterns are often dull in comparison to others, but a color was after added which gave life to plain blocks of thread. Ref: Body and Soul
2/4/2023 red and black wool

RP-61

East Bedroom (blanket chest)

77 1/2 x 57 1/2"

11/2019 Red/black coverlet-2 piece loss, (61c?)
2/4/2023 Condition fair holes on edge, one end discolored. repaired on one section, frayed, string holes along the seam, stitching torn apart along seam, discoloration along edge.