Welsh YSBRYD BLANKET RHOSTIR Double Bed 240cm x 250cm

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YSBRYD BLANKET RHOSTIR IN STOCK WOVEN IN WALES these fabrics are the product of a way of thinking, of working and of living handed down through three generations of our family business. The skills and knowledge of all the staff, both past and present, keep the tradition of Welsh weaving alive at Melin Tregwynt A VERY SPECIAL PLACE Melin Tregwynt, a small white washed woollen mill, can be found in a remote wooded valley on the Pembrokeshire coast. There has been a mill on this site since the 17th century, when local farmers would bring their fleeces to be spun into yarn and woven into sturdy Welsh wool blankets. Weathering wars, recessions and the passing of time, the looms have continued to work their magic. Melin Tregwynt fabrics are simple in spirit, satisfying in quality and timeless in design. Owned by the same family since 1912 the Mill now employs over 30 people and makes things that are useful, beautiful to look at and just a little bit special. A collection of 5 bold blanket designs, each with its own unique colourway, inspired by the landscape of Wales and the sense of spirit of place. made from 100% pure new wool, soft warm, comfortable and hardwearing. The blankets are edged with blanket stitching and the corners are hand finished in the traditional way. Tonnau / Wave - a dramatic check in deep ocean blues with white; Gorwel / Horizon - a strong stripe inspired by the shading of colours in the sky and sea at dawn and dusk; Chwarel / Quarry - a large scale traditional check in the colours of limestone and granite; Rhostir / Heathland - a colourful check in the tones of the Welsh hillsides; Fflam / Flame - an ombre shaded check in the glowing colours of a wood fire. USING WELSH WOOL In the early 20th century most small rural mills worked with their local farming communities, processing the raw fleeces, carding and spinning yarn for weaving and knitting All orders will be shipped by DHL Courier