Welsh Blankets
Welsh Blankets
All FelinFach Welsh blankets are woven at mills in Wales. Designed in Wales, woven in Wales and made with 100% pure new wool. Wool is practical, hard wearing and easy to care for. It is breathable and natural and will help to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. A traditional Welsh blanket is a treasure to hand down to future generations.
Traditional Welsh Blanket Patterns
Our Welsh blankets vary in design, size and weight from heavyweight double weave reversible blankets to the traditional honeycomb weave waffle blankets and knee rugs. Many of our Welsh blankets are woven with traditional Welsh blanket patterns, in particular the Caernarfon Portcullis pattern. All our Welsh blankets and throws are made from British wool and are not vintage or used or second-hand.
A Welsh Blanket
A traditional Welsh blanket is a beautiful addition to any home, today and for many years to come. Nothing says 'Hiraeth' more than iconic Welsh blankets and throws.
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Welsh Blankets - Traditional Welsh Woollen Blankets
Nothing says 'hiraeth' more than iconic Welsh blankets. All FelinFach Welsh blankets are woven at mills in Wales.
Double Weave Reversible Blankets: Our tapestry style Welsh blankets are woven using a double-cloth technique, creating a fully reversible blanket. This feature allows for two distinct colourways in one blanket, offering versatility and practicality.
Welsh Blanket Patterns: Our traditional designs and patterns feature iconic patterns like the Caernarfon (Portcullis) design, which is highly recognisable and synonymous with Welsh tapestry blankets. Other traditonal Welsh blanket pattern names include the much rarer Pennsylvania and Dyffryn patterns.
Quality and Durability: Welsh blankets are renowned for their exceptional quality and durability, often lasting for centuries. Our woollen blankets are woven with 100% British wool, they are breathable, hard-wearing, and easy to care for. Looked afer carefully they will last a lifetime and become an heirloom in themselves.
Cultural Significance: These blankets are deeply rooted in Welsh cultural heritage, often passed down as family heirlooms or given as wedding gifts. They symbolise tradition and craftsmanship - 'back in the day', there was a Welsh woollen blanket in every home.
Other Welsh Blankets: Besides tapestry blankets, Welsh mills also produced other styles like honeycomb or waffle weave blankets. They are known for their warmth and lightness. Our Gelert blanket is a traditional honeycomb weave waffle blanket.