Stunning new Welsh blanket in traditional portcullis design. Beautiful soft lambswool in reversible pale lavender/lilac & cream. Measures approx 180cms x 150cms so perfect as a throw or bottom of a bed. Proud to be supporting Rock Mill in Llandyssul, West Wales . It's so important that we maintain such a huge part of our Welsh heritage. Perfect as a wedding gift, for an engagement, new baby or special birthday. Give someone special a big CWTCH! (Comes with provenance/info about the mill)
A bit about Rock Mill -
"Steeped in history & tradition, Rock Mill nestles in the heart of West Wales. On the very borders of Ceredigion & Carmarthenshire. This picturesque Nineteenth Century stone mill was built by the present owners great grandfather, John Morgan. Perched on the banks of the Clettwr river. The last continuously water driven woollen mill in Wales.
Four generations of the Morgan family have worked this mill, producing pure wool Welsh blankets, shawls & throws and of course the iconic Welsh tapestry bedcover. Using traditional methods & skills passed down through the generations. It is little changed since the 19th century; Stone built with low ceilings & flag stone floors. Built on two levels and served by the impressive overshot water wheel.
This area in Wales was once the centre of Woollen production, with dozens of mills thronging the powerful Teifi River & its tributaries. Thousands of people were employed in some part of the industry during the Industrial revolution; Weavers & spinners, Dyers & knitters, drapers & tailors. Most are long gone, but not all are consigned to the museums.
Rock Mill is a working Mill, producing a traditional & contemporary range of Woven blankets, throws & Tapestry bedcovers for a whole new generation. Donald Morgan uses traditional methods passed down through his family"
