Made in Maine, since 1983
10/31/2011
Light and bright, our cotton throws and linen/cotton day blankets are still perfect for cool days and chilly nights. So cuddle up in one of these bright holiday blankets and start passing out the candy!...
10/17/2011
It's that time of year. Time to switch out your summer blankets for the winter ones. Blankets vary as far as care, but many need the same TLC when it comes to storage. Follow these few simple steps in order to keep your blankets in the best of shape next season. 1. Clean your blanket, following the care labels. If you have a linen or cotton Brahms ...
10/07/2011
Treehugger: In Maine, Brahms Mount Keeps American Textile Tradition Alive...
09/26/2011
Merino wool is one of our favorite blankets - and it's no surprise why - there are a ton of reasons wool makes a great all-season blanket, and these are just five. 1. Lightweight Forget about multiple blankets, there's no need for too many layers with our wool. Not only that, but our Merino Lambswool is light, making it the perfect fall accessory....
09/09/2011
It's September in Maine and that can only mean one thing: Autumn is right around the corner! What better way to get ready for fall than stocking up on some of your favorite blankets?! We've talked about the many uses for day blankets before, but the truth is day blankets are perfect for fall. They make great stadium throws for the next football or...
08/30/2011
This past week, Katy Elliot stopped by for a tour of the mill. Katy met a ton of the crew including David Kaufman (owner) and Claudia Brahms (founder and lead designer). David took Katy through the mill and showed her how we do what we do: from start to finish. It sounded like Katy enjoyed her stay at Brahms Mount, and we certainly enjoyed having h...
08/22/2011
The art of weaving has been apart of many major cultures around the world for centuries. From Ancient civilizations to Native American traditions to the Industrial Revolution, weaving has been an important form of artistry that ties into the very economic structure of many major societies. Linen was used for mummification by Ancient Egyptians, as w...
08/16/2011
As the only mill in North America left weaving linen, this fiber is particularly special to us. For most people, there is a poor perception of what a linen blanket is. In many ways, Martin Raymond - lecturer, writer, and Lifestyle analyst - said it best when he wrote "The Flax of Life: In love with Linen?": Linen’s best kept secret lies in its ve...
08/11/2011
They may be loud, but our antique shuttle looms are a thing of history. Compared to more modern looms that are able to do up to 2,000 weft insertions per minute, our traditional looms create about 50 inches of material per minute. At Brahms Mount, we're proud to be one of only a handful of U.S. mills left weaving top of bed textiles, and the only m...
08/04/2011
Brahms Mount cotton blankets are woven with North Carolina's finest crop, our cotton blankets are light, bright, and colors won't fade or bleed in the wash. ...
