Woven Blankets and Throws To Wrap Yourself

Geelong Weaving Mill

Based in one of the historic textile regions of Victoria, Geelong Weaving Mill is one of those long-established mills employing skilled weavers and workers in a trade that’s dwindling but not yet lost. In fact, it’s the Australian mill Seljak Brand uses for its recycled wool blankets, and a resurgence of demand for locally made goods has sustained the fabric craft in the area. Geelong Weaving Mill works with its suppliers to use local, robust and long-lasting wool that’s not super fine but can be reused or remade into coats and other products, such as dog beds. Its generously sized, lightweight blankets are made from 100 per cent Australian wool. They’re colourful too. The Happy Camper ($170) is a vivid blue with a fringe in the same colour. Each one will soften with use. Standard shipping is $10 for the weight of two blankets.