SWANSEA STRIPE – CREAM & BERRY

Swansea Stripe Blanket

These blankets typically date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries, woven in the smaller mills scattered along the Swansea Valley — places like Ystalyfera, Pontardawe, and Clydach. They’re known for their simplicity, utility, and strong aesthetic charm.  

Key Features: Stripe Pattern: The defining feature is a broad striped design, usually running across the blanket’s width (sometimes length), often in deep reds, blues, mustards, greens, or natural wool shades. The stripes are usually bold and clear-cut, with some subtle variation in thickness.  

Single Layer Weave: Unlike the doublecloth Caernarfon-style blankets, Swansea Valley striped blankets were often plain woven or twill woven — simpler to produce, but still very hard-wearing and warm.

Cultural Notes: They reflect a more understated and practical aesthetic compared to the ornate doublecloth designs.  Because of their simplicity, they’re now highly prized by collectors for their clean, minimal design and deep ties to local rural Welsh life.

• 100% pure wool

• Single cloth weave

• Available in a range of colourways

• Available in a range of sizes

Returns & Refunds

• Returns accepted within 30 days in unused, original condition with tags & packaging.

• Returns must include your order details and be sent to:
  The Warehouse, Station Rd, Llandeilo, Wales SA19 6NG, UK

• Return shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility.

• Faulty or incorrect items must be reported within 7 days.

• Refunds are processed within 10 days of receiving the return.

• We currently do not accept exchanges.

We dispatch orders Wednesday to Saturday (excluding UK Bank Holidays). Orders placed by 3 PM will be processed within 5 working days. Heavier items may be shipped in multiple parcels or via courier. If Royal Mail is unavailable, we may use an alternative courier.

​​International Shipping:
Orders ship from the UK. Delivery times vary, and customs fees may apply. Buyers are responsible for any import duties, customs charges, or local taxes. We are not liable for customs delays or external disruptions. Refused deliveries due to customs fees will not be refunded unless returned to us.

At the moment, we do not ship to the EU, Northern Ireland, and select countries (full list available on request).

Please Note: These items are individually hand-cut and sewn, therefor slight variations are to be expected. Please allow a tolerance of approximately ±5cm in the overall dimensions. Ex Large and Large blankets are made to measure

Item Dimensions

• Ex Large Blanket 160 cm x 270 cm
• Large Blanket 160 cm x 230 cm
• Standard. 160 cm x 145 cm
• Bed Runner 80 cm x 200 cm
• Baby Blanket 80 cm x 100 cm