Old Welsh Blanket, Vintage Fringed Throw FT33
£125.00 Inc. VAT
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The vintage fringed throws are larger in size and characterized by their softness and striking depth of colour
A good example of a Welsh woollen blanket in half bird’s eye weave, in shades of coral pink, and cream with mushroom overcheck
This is a one off item
Fringed on two sides
These are old textiles and we carefully check the condition of each blanket
The blankets are washed in a natural wool wash and treated with our own anti moth and wool tonic, restored when necessary, and only then offered for sale
History of old Welsh Blankets
For centuries weaving has carried on in Wales and relied on an economy based on sheep farming
Many of the mills were small, single-family operations which used wool drawn from the immediate locality
The mills operated a sort of barter system with the local sheep farmers, in exchange for fleeces, the mill owners would trade flannel, blankets and knitting yarn
With the industrial revolution certain mills became mechanised in the 19th century, eventually employing up to 100 people, whilst others remained cottage industries. Most were self sufficient in that they carded, dyed, spun, wove and finished all their own products
The Great English Outdoors is committed to promoting the work of the Welsh woollen industry. For over a decade we have sourced and stocked blankets or carthenni and accessories made in the few remaining Welsh woollen mills
These blankets are old textiles and individually sized
They generally fit a small double bed but look great at the end of a larger Queen size or King size bed, on top of a white duvet cover or used as a sofa throw or as a gorgeous picnic rug
Approx size 182 cm x 213 cm
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