I wanted to adapt an old summer and winter American coverlet pattern to create a modern heirloom. 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. 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 “singles” treadling key. 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”x 69.”
One of a kind.
I wanted to adapt an old summer and winter American coverlet pattern to create a modern heirloom. 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. 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 “singles” treadling key. 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”x 69.”
One of a kind.
