Te Ariki travel rug Onehunga Woollen Mills rare circa 1960/70’s New Zealand

Vintage historic Te Ariki travel rug(blanket). Made in New Zealand at the Onehunga Woolen Mill of 100% virgin wool. The attached makers label features the Te Ariki, Māori Chief. Māori Tukutuku panel pattern. Travel rug is a term originated in Britain for the warm wool blankets used in winter when traveling in open sleighs or wagons. Onehunga wool has a very interesting history as does the whole of New Zealand. The mill no longer exists. Condition appears very good. No noticable flaws found. From smoke/pet free environment.