• Indigo blue throw blanket
  • Pile of handwoven rugs in various colors
  • Indigo patterned throw blanket with tassels
  • Woven throw blanket on a chair
  • Two patterned throws on a bed
  • Two throws on a bed
  • Brown throw blanket
  • Gray throw blanket
  • Mustard throw blanket
  • Rust throw blanket
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Patterned Woven Blanket

Patterned Woven Blanket

Made by Ms. Navone, Ms. Manomanh, and an association of female weavers

$85.00 USD
$85.00 USD
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  • Laos Country OutlineMade in Ban Nayang, Laos
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About the Throw Blankets

Our collection of handwoven, patterned throws are inspired by traditional Laotian wedding blankets. Traditionally, wedding blankets are woven by young Lao women for their trousseau. Two panels are woven and sewn together with motifs that represent a peaceful, fortuitous and fertile marriage.

These handmade, functional, and beautiful pieces can easily be integrated into contemporary life. Read more on the symbolism and history of the wedding blankets.

Blanket Size

2’4” x 5’7”

About the Artisan

The throws are woven in Baan Nayang, a village about three hours north of Luang Prabang. The throws come from two collectives. The first is led Ms. Navone, a master weaver and dyer. And, the second is led by Ms. Manomanh and Mae Manh.

Each step of the process is done by hand. The women grow, harvest and clean the cotton in the local fields. Before hand-weaving each piece, they hand spin the cotton yarn and dye the yarns.

The women all belong to the Tai Lue ethnic group, who live in the central valleys and are known for their cotton weaving. They bring their traditional weaving techniques into the contemporary designs.

Care Instructions

Dry clean only to protect the pom poms.

Materials

100% locally grown cotton. Mix of natural dyes and AZO free dyes. The indigo, brown and grays are natural. The rust is an AZO free dye.

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