Coverlet Jacket - M sesami-service Exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum

Exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art alongside Ralph Lauren

reflecting the weaver’s heritage and community ties

The pattern is soft from time

beige and black railroad canvas

Coverlet Jacket - M sesami-service Exhibited at The Metropolitan MuseumOne of one 19th century USA Provenance Cut from a 19th century American overshot coverlet. Hand loomed with a technique using contrasting wool and cotton thread to create intricate geometric patterns, inspired by European designs and adapted to local traditions. The Making Overshot is one of the most demanding weaving structures in American folk textile history. The technique requires the weaver to "overshoot" the standard plain weave with a