PHILØSOPHY AVSHZ LUXURY FABRICS
Up until the time of the Doomsday survey in 1086, sheep in England were kept mainly for milk and wool, but within 100 years Britain was producing not only the most, but also the best wool in the world. Wool was beginning to grow in importance and prosperity rested heavily on the woolsack.
In 1339, a man named Thomas Blanket was granted permission by a local magistrate to set up a loom on which to make a ‘well raised surface’ fabric for use as a bed covering.
It took Thomas some time to get his curious concept accepted as even in Shakespeare’s time, the common man was still sleeping on a straw pallet with a wooden log for a pillow!
Only the wealthier echelon had the luxury of feather mattresses, furs and fine cloths for sleeping on.
By the end of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, blanket making had become an industry, and Yorkshire became the key industry location. The wool industry played a huge part in the history of British export, and contributed to building the strength of the British Empire. Some of those export links live on today, such as the Basuto Kaross ceremonial blanket of the Basuto warrior, the colourful Hudson’s Bay point blanket of Canada and the symbolic wedding blankets given to newly married couples in China.
Philøsophy Avshz blankets are designed and produced in partnership with a family mill, established via gold sovereigns saved in a silver mug over a fireplace in the late 1700’s. Our luxury blankets are woven with every bit of craftsmanship, passion and skill gathered over 235 years. Our blankets are woven and hand finished in the heart of Yorkshire using the skills, knowledge and craftsmanship that can only be achieved by hundreds of years of passionate and dedicated manufacture.
Blended from the best raw materials.
True craftsmanship starts with the selection of the best possible fibres, we carefully select only the best quality fleeces from Australia, New Zealand and China for our blankets. We then blend and weave these entirely in-house on the widest looms in the UK, ensuring a truly beautiful finish and size that no other mill can match.
Producing truly luxurious blankets.
Our attention to detail is pure passion and craftsmanship born of a genuine love of wool. Hand stitched and hand finished every blanket receives the personal touch that ensures the highest standards. Our skill, down to how many brush strokes each blanket receives to achieve the perfect lofty finish is second to none, this is what makes our blankets truly England’s’ finest.
Woven with generations of experience.
Our manufacturers possess over 235 years of experience, this is immediately evident in the sumptuous handle and beautiful structure of our blankets. They have learnt through generations of family and workers the perfect way to weave and finish each item to make them super soft and extremely long lasting.
Adding heart to every home.
The traditional techniques and finishing ensures that every blanket is more than just a bed cover, each blanket is that finishing touch that brings the generations together, bringing back memories and helping to build new ones.
Creating your personal haven.
The simple, elegant finish of a Philøsophy Avshz blanket allows you to create your special sanctuary, somewhere to rest and reflect while cosy and safe in the arm of centuries of tradition and heritage.
Heirlooms for future generations.
Our heritage and skill ensure that Philøsophy Avshz blankets are not just for one generation but they are lovingly woven to wear and to last, Philøsophy Avshz blankets are heirlooms for generations to come.
