Women’s cape, c1900 Grey blanket cloth reversible white striped fringed thick woolThe fuzz

Women’s cape, c1900
Grey blanket cloth reversible white striped fringed thick wool

The fuzzy fringing with striped edges gives a very interesting finish to the plain grey side of this cape and picks up the bold stripes on the other side. The fleecy quality of the fabric means it doesn’t fray. Fringing has been popular throughout the world, often used on non-fraying fabrics such as leather or suede garments. Native American dress is one example of how effective this decoration can be on simple shapes.