Made Scotland
Fortriu Scottish Wool Throw in Mead
NEW: Beautiful soft blankets made in a Scottish mill.
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These throws are woven in Scotland using soft merino lambswool.
The designs have been created by artist Elaine Ogilvie. They are translations of designs from the Pictish Kingdom of Fortriu which goes back to the 4th century. The fascinating and incredibly detailed patterns, carved into stone, stand as testament to the sophistication of their culture. They use colours reflecting the palette of natural dyes which would have been available at the time.
The result is a surprisingly contemporary collection, with a historical provenance reaching deep into the history of the British Isles.
Size 140cm x 180cm
Dry Clean Only
The wool from these throws are from merino sheep, coming generally from Australia and occasionally from New Zealand. The Isle Mill sources its yarns from merchants who specialise in sourcing sustainably enhanced flocks from specific farms that have the necessary accreditation records. The wool is shipped to Scotland where it is carded, spun, dyed and woven. The Isle Mill have tried and will continue to use British wool for certain projects and ranges but in general the fibres are too short which means they give a very rough profile finish as opposed to longer spun yarn in merino, which gives a softer finish