01-07-2009, 12:12 PM
A very inexpensive way to go Thracian with an acceptable pattern is to use Navaho, Mexican and Apache pattern horse /saddle / trade blankets.
Make sure they are a minimum of 30"x60".Some saddle pads are advertised as sadle blankets and you'll end up with a miniskirt.
Go with natural fibres and make sure they are unlined.
Avoid fleecy fabrics
Avoid day glo colours
Make sure they don't have knee pads sewn on
Some examples:
Handwoven, wool/cotton blend
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All cotton but a larger range
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Throw rugs come in Thracian looking patterns as well:
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You can also add flying phalloi and other patterns with fabric paint if you really want to.
Make sure they are a minimum of 30"x60".Some saddle pads are advertised as sadle blankets and you'll end up with a miniskirt.
Go with natural fibres and make sure they are unlined.
Avoid fleecy fabrics
Avoid day glo colours
Make sure they don't have knee pads sewn on
Some examples:
Handwoven, wool/cotton blend
[url:1ajmeqtw]http://www.chicksaddlery.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Category_Code=1030&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=NB30[/url]
All cotton but a larger range
[url:1ajmeqtw]http://www.westernshop.com/cgi-bin/product_detail.cgi?id=62b9e94169d13c240127be3ca96acf03&product=13444[/url]
Throw rugs come in Thracian looking patterns as well:
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You can also add flying phalloi and other patterns with fabric paint if you really want to.
Peter Raftos