From the mountains of Northern Vietnam, resides the Tay ethnicity. Some may refer to them as "White Tay". The people of this ethnicity are typically known for their technical embroidery and handwoven blankets, used by the people for warmth during the rainy season of Vietnam. Where temperatures can get well below freezing. Their textiles can be most commonly recognized by their diverse range of colors from dyes that they produce from surrounding plants and trees in the environment. A few examples are betel, mango, and coffee leaves. This textile features a stunning central woven panel consisting of two bands roughly 13" each. Many blankets in their full form will have a boarder around the central panel to increase its size. Sometimes the boarder may be removed before selling, or replaced with a newer boarder when the previous gets old. The approximate age is over 50 years. This quilt measures 64" x 43"