Pennsylvania, A Welsh Pattern Across the Atlantic
A design shaped by migration, memory, and trade.
The Pennsylvania pattern is often described as rarer than the most familiar Welsh tapestry motifs, and its name points west, towards the journeys Welsh people made across the Atlantic. Welsh emigration carried skills, tastes, and textile traditions abroad, and some writers note clear visual kinship between Welsh tapestry geometry and North American folk textiles in regions with strong Welsh settlement.
The pattern itself has been described as developed for a North American blanket trader, with the name Pennsylvania reflecting those long connections. It is a reminder that Welsh cloth was never only local to Wales, it travelled, it was traded, and it helped shape other traditions.
Today, it continues to celebrate the timeless beauty and resilience of textile design.Woven from 100% wool, our blankets are warm, breathable, and naturally insulating — perfect for adding comfort and character to your home. Each blanket is crafted with care by skilled weavers, creating a piece that is as beautiful as it is durable.
Whether draped over a bed, folded on a sofa, or gifted to a loved one, these blankets are made to last a lifetime — and longer. A true heirloom item, ready to be handed down through generations.100% wool
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100% pure wool
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Reversible doublecloth weave
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Available in a range of colourways
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Available in a range of sizes
