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This small handwoven woolen tapestry is my first ever purchase coming from the Kingdom of Sweden. I wondered if I was related to whoever made this. It was being sold as a fundraiser for a Ukrainian relief fund and the price was roughly postage times two.
I wanted to study how they used the various background shades of purple and blue and brightness/shadedness to enhance the colors within the flowers and highlight some areas; I wanted to study it to learn more of how to create the effects they did.
It was made in the 1970s. I think it could use a gentle hand washing for sheer age, is all, but I’m a little hesitant.
Anyone familiar with classic Swedish tapestry weaving? (It is definitely thicker than the French ones I grew up with.) Judging by the fringe, I’m guessing jute for the warp.
What would you do?
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If it’s just looking like dust, put a piece of tulle over it and use a hand vacuum first. Don’t think you want to wash jute, but you could try dabbing with cold water. I would avoid immersion in water.
Comment by Anne 09.16.22 @ 9:48 pmWould it be possible to put it in the dryer with no heat? Just to beat out the dust?
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