Made in Maine, since 1983
07/19/2011
Day blankets are apart of Brahms Mount's exquisite line of oversized throws that have delighted our customers for years. Each is perfect, whether it's to throw in the car or on the couch, and most importantly to throw on your shoulders and snuggle in. With Brahms Mount's variety of patterns, natural fibers and vibrant color palettes, there is sure ...
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07/14/2011
Recently, we talked about what the creel is. Today, we're going to talk about what happens next in a fiber's journey to becoming a textile. From the creel, the 600 combs are all hand fed to 600 individual reeds in the warper. The warper is responsible for the vertical fiber in the textile: the warp (the horizontal fiber is called the weft). Below,...
07/12/2011
Linen (pictured above) and cotton, both natural vegetable fibers, make great materials for blankets and throws. Both fibers are absorbent, durable and become softer with use. Even with all of their similarities, there are some significant differences between the two fibers that may help you choose the right fabric for you. Cotton Harvested from cot...
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07/07/2011
At Brahms Mount, our blankets start off as yarn on a spool (what we call cones) - pictured below. All of our material comes this way, from cotton to linen to blends. So how do we take this raw material and make blankets and throws from it? Our process starts with the creel (below), which holds all of the combs for any given textile. Our creel hold...
07/05/2011
Congratulations! You're the proud new owner of a Brahms Mount blanket. Whether cotton or linen or a blend of both, you'll love how easy it is to care for your new throw. Cotton Blankets and Throws Washing A front loading machine is ideal to give plenty of room for circulation. Wash on a short, gentle cycle on low heat, with as much water as possib...
06/30/2011
Whether you're heading to a baby shower this summer or have a little one on the way yourself, baby blankets are the perfect gift for every bundle of joy. Brahms Mount has 4 beautiful blanket designs, all in 100% cotton - for a fabric as soft as your baby's skin. Checkmate The Checkmate blanket is 100% cotton that comes in a beautiful checker patt...
06/28/2011
You've probably heard of linen, but do you know why it's one of the best fibers for both clothing and bedding? Sit back and relax as we run down the top 6 reasons why linen is such a great fabric. 1. Environmentally friendly Made out of flax, linen is a replaceable resource that has little impact on water quality compared with all other fibers. 2. ...
04/10/2011
The spirit of Maine textile manufacturing is alive and well and living in Hallowell. Claudia Brahms and Noel Mount, owners of Brahms Mount Textiles, are the embodiment of that spirit....
02/13/2011
I live in a very drafty apartment in a 60's high rise; it gets really cold in the winter. (I know, I know, it's not as cold as Maine, still....) I was seriously considering moving and giving up my fabulous treetop view, but now I don't have to. This (Lambswool) blanket is worth every penny. It keeps me toasty warm and the hand of it is jus...
01/24/2011
Brahms Mount is excited to announce our new line of organic soaps. Made in Maine, these soaps feature a combination of olive, palm and coconut oils mixed with pure rain water to produce an exceptional, rich lather. These beautiful handmade soaps are a wonderful addition to the Brahms Mount product line and compliments what our brand stands for. The...
