I wanted to adapt an old summer and winter American coverlet pattern to create a modern heirloom. This blanket was woven in a group of five using organic bamboo tencel as the warp and three strands of silk alpaca as the weft using a “pair’s o’s” treadling key allowing the imagery to appear to be drawn in as a collection of small circles. Traditionally the darker side was displayed face up in the winter saving the lighter side which is tonally reversed to be face up in the summer months when washing could be done with greater regularity. While delicate and not completely immune to snagging, this weave structure is dense and robust with a soft hand and incredible drape. Dry clean or hand wash cold, hang to dry. Measures 55.5”x100.”
One of a kind.
Note: While this piece is an average of 30” longer than the rest of the group it includes a small treadling error toward the end of one side. Price has been calculated accordingly.
I wanted to adapt an old summer and winter American coverlet pattern to create a modern heirloom. This blanket was woven in a group of five using organic bamboo tencel as the warp and three strands of silk alpaca as the weft using a “pair’s o’s” treadling key allowing the imagery to appear to be drawn in as a collection of small circles. Traditionally the darker side was displayed face up in the winter saving the lighter side which is tonally reversed to be face up in the summer months when washing could be done with greater regularity. While delicate and not completely immune to snagging, this weave structure is dense and robust with a soft hand and incredible drape. Dry clean or hand wash cold, hang to dry. Measures 55.5”x100.”
One of a kind.
Note: While this piece is an average of 30” longer than the rest of the group it includes a small treadling error toward the end of one side. Price has been calculated accordingly.
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