Relaxation begins with tapping into true presence in the moment—letting go of the worries of the day or and connecting fully with the senses. The tactile nature of high-quality wool and the warm embrace of our blankets is an ideal starting point for coming back to the body, and this experience can be enriched when we visualize something that gives us great pleasure. With that in mind, the depth and lushness of each Craft and Coastal cable-knit blanked are complemented with a palette that evokes an indulgent idea. Read on to discover a little bit more about what stimulates the concepts behind each unique creation!
Honouring the Senses With Craft and Coastal
The careful hand construction of each Craft and Coastal artisanal blanket could not be achieved without infusing a touch of nature's energy. This tradition can be traced to our founder, who creates her best work at home on the south shore of a tranquil freshwater lake here in Canada. Often, the winds pick up and wildly toss the waves into whitecaps as if we were in an ocean squall, and then the calm returns and the sun falls gently on mirror-still water. Just outside the front door, the sun rises directly off the nose of the deck as her work begins each day—and to create in the presence of such sights is certainly to share a little piece of these sensory communions with nature.
Of course, the colours and sensations that comfort and delight us all are gloriously varied, and the spectrum of designs realized here at Craft and Coastal reflects just that. Into each blanket is lovingly knitted the flavours of chocolate, cake, wine, and coffees; the lilting fragrances of lavender and lilac; the cool sensations of slate and granite underfoot; the fresh scent of the earth after rainfall; or the textures created by time-honoured crafting traditions.
In this way, as every decadent hand-joined blanket is sent out into the world, we hope to offer its new owner an opportunity to experience something far deeper and more resonant than the sensation of touch alone. All of our thickly woven treasures are one of a kind and created to the highest standards, ensuring that they will provide an indulgence that can be turned to time and time again with absolute trust.
Artisanal Creations, Made With Love
The approach at Craft and Coastal is a dedicatedly artisanal one. Nothing is machine-made, but rather each cable and popcorn panel is hand created with playfully varying colour and stitch styles before intricate hand joining, and finally, the thoughtful selection of coordinated five-inch tassels to complete each end.
If you appreciate and adore the nostalgia of the time-honoured cable-knit blanket and the soothing weight of authentic double-weight woollen throws, then without a doubt, we are crafting just for you. We can't wait to share the value of this heritage art and the passion that is woven into each unique blanket. We feel these creations are about being cozy, pampered, and luxuriously embraced, and hope that you will find as much joy in them as we do by exploring our selection. We welcome your feedback, too, so feel free to contact us with any questions or comments that strike you!
