woven blanket Archives - Angie Parker Textiles https://www.angieparkertextiles.com/tag/woven-blanket/ Exquisite handwoven textiles Sun, 08 May 2022 08:07:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Were blankets invented in Bristol? http://www.angieparkertextiles.com/2022/02/were-blankets-invented-in-bristol/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:25:57 +0000 http://www.angieparkertextiles.com/?p=2212 Short answer. Quite possibly, yes! Longer answer… I came across the story of the 14th Century Flemish wool merchant, Thomas Blanket, inventing blankets when I designed The Bristol Blanket in 2020. My colourful throw, inspired by the painted houses of Totterdown and Cliftonwood was woven by the team at Bristol Weaving Mill-A micro-mill in the […]

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]]> Do one thing today…for better mental health http://www.angieparkertextiles.com/2020/10/do-one-thing-today/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:56:50 +0000 http://www.angieparkertextiles.com/?p=1815 There’s really no need to point out that this year has been challenging for everyone, in varying degrees, and as we approach World Mental Health Day on 10th October, there’s never been a better time to shine a light on the work of MIND – the mental health charity. They are actively trying to help […]

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