Vintage Pure Wool French Canadian Woven Blanket / 100% outlet Multi Color Catalogne 68" x 80" / Homespun Artisan Blanket

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This blanket makes me want to build a fire in the fireplace and grab a good book and a cup of tea. Traditionally, catalogne blankets were made on a loom, using wool or, whatever one might have on hand - left over fabrics, rags and sheets. As such, each catalogne is one-of-a-kind.

These blankets were made up of two pieces that were sewn together because, the weaver was limited to the size of her loom. These blankets are traditionally a heavy blanket, that were intended to be used as a bed spread. They were designed to be functional and warm during long, cold, winter nights. The fact that it is charming as well, is a bonus!

“In all the houses, the loom and the spinning wheel held places of honour. The girl who had not woven her cloth on the loom could hardly be expected to find a suitable suitor because knowing this art form was her outlet dowry...”

Approx. 68" x 80" / shown here on a queen size bed
Weight - 4.82 lbs
Condition - Good / clean / although laundered, it still smells a bit of moth balls
Materials - 100% multi color wool
Note - because these blankets were hand done on a loom, irregularities can be found in weave and color. Errant pieces of hay are also possible.
Age - from the late 1950s
Origin - Quebec, Canada

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