Candy in red and grey
250,00 €
Caramelotes blankets
The caramelotes blankets are traditional loom weavings, known for their durability and vivid colours. Their name is probably derived from a corruption of the word «camel», indicating the quality or type of wool.
The construction process included the following stages:
- Thread Preparation: They were mainly used woolen warp. The wool was braided, combed and spun into thread.
- Paint: The yarn was dyed in large cauldrons in bright colours (red, yellow, green) using in the past vegetable and later synthetic dyes.
- Weaving in Argalion: The weaver was passing the splinter to the loom and created geometric designs, stripes or «caramels» (square patterns), hence their popular name.
- Finish (Drystella): Many of these blankets were taken to the dribble (water-grinding), where the force of the water «inflated» the wool, making the weaving denser and warmer.
It can be used as a blanket on the bed, or as a decorative wall or throw on a sofa or even as a rug. It was part of the girls' trousseau and its lovely star-shaped patterns take us back to other times.
DETAILS
Composition: 50% Sheep Wool / 50% Goat Wool - Handmade on the loom
Dimensions:300 x 130
Care: Dry cleaning
Origin: Handmade in Crete, Greece
Dimensions: 300cm x 130cm
