Circa 1960, Large, Woollen, Caernarfon Pattern, Welsh Blanket (Welsh).
 
Hemmed at the edges, this traditional Welsh Blanket, in the Caernarfon Pattern, features hues of pink, red and cream forming a recurring geometric pattern.
 
The Caernarfon Pattern, sometimes called the Portcullis Design, is an iconic Welsh pattern dating from the eighteenth century. In the 1960’s, COSIRA, Council of Small Industries in Rural Areas, was set up and given the task of revitalizing the mills of Wales. They re-introduced this pattern and issued it to all the mills in Wales which resulted in its wide and diverse use.
 
CONDITION:
 
Excellent. No tears or holes.
 
PROVENANCE:
 
From the estate of a Gentleman of a prominent house in Somerset.