Hudson’s Bay blankets: you probably recognize this classic striped pattern, found everywhere from ski lodges and log cabins to your childhood home and the latest pages of fashion and design magazines.
These legendary blankets from the Hudson’s Bay Company have been made in England since the 18th century with wool sourced from England, Wales, New Zealand, and India. Often referred to as point blankets, French fur trappers in the Canadian wilderness took to marking these blankets with a stitched line to differentiate between various sizes. This made it easy for traders to quickly find the desired size. Today, you will find the standard sizes, full, queen, and king, but the point stitches still serve as a strong element of the Hudson’s Bay classic design.
For a true point blanket, not just any wool will do. The finest quality fibers are chosen to be water-resistant, soft, warm, and strong. After all, these blankets have been keeping generations of trappers, hunters, fur traders, and Native Americans warm and comfortable for centuries. Wrap yourself in the comfort of a Hudson’s Bay blanket and you will be surprised at how even the coldest nights are no match for the warmth of this fine wool.
Everyone knows the timeless statement of the original Hudson’s Bay Multi-Color Blanket.
The Scarlet and Black Stripe Blanket will bring that cozy lodge feeling to any home.
For a lighter feel, Hudson’s Bay wool throws, like the Natural and Brown Stripe, are perfect.
This iconic look doesn’t stop at blankets. We’ve seen the Hudson’s Bay pattern featured in clothing, accessories, and even pillows, like this exceptional leather piece from Lance Wovens.
View all of our Hudson’s Bay blankets and throws at GraciousStyle.com.
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