Best Artisan Blankets

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These gorgeous artisan blankets will keep you warm until springtime.—Julia Heffelfinger

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Folk Fibers

Courtesy of Folk Fibers Quilts

Maura Grace Ambrose’s one-of-a-kind quilts are made from all-natural fibers that are dyed with ingredients grown and foraged around her home in Texas. Each quilt is hand-stitched and takes roughly two to four weeks to complete. Price upon request, folkfibers.com

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Maine Woolens Savannah Throw

Maine Woolens Store

This classic all-American blanket is made of thick cotton and is surprisingly warm. Plus, it’s machine washable. $70, mainewoolens.com

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Faribault Woolen Mill Foot Soldier Maple Leaf Blanket

Courtesy of Faribault Woolen Mill

We love this Faribault wool blanket inspired by our neighbors to the north. It’s stylish, durable and the perfect size for two. $200, faribaultmill.com

State Pride Home Design

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Steven Alan for West Elm Alpaca Stripe Throw

Courtesy of West Elm

Part of West Elm’s collaboration with Steven Alan, these Fair Trade alpaca wool throws are lightweight, stylish and affordable. $64.99, westelm.com

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Injiri Border Stripe Khadi Throw

Courtesy of DARA Artisan

Made by artisans in India, Injiri handlooms these gorgeous blankets according to 4,000-year-old traditions. $310, daraartisans.com

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Telar by Nido Humahuaca Blanket

Photo © Nido

This is the first foray into home goods for the Argentinian knitwear company Nido. Organic and contemporary, we are seeing more and more chunky knits like these in fashion, kitchen and home goods. $485, covetandlou.com

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Hopewell Quilted Blankets

Courtesy of Hopewell

Founders and longtime friends Eliza Kenan and Claire Oswalt merged their design, sewing and architecture experience to create Hopewell. These bright, modern designs are a fun play on traditional quilting. From $150, hopewellworkshop.com

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Swans Island Maine Coastal Throw

Courtesy of Swans Island Company

These incredibly soft blankets from Swans Island are a blend of merino wool and alpaca. $495, swansislandcompany.com

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Aboubakar Fofana Dark Indigo Stitched Throw

Courtesy of DARA Artisan

Fofana, a textile designer from Mali, makes these intricately woven blankets to preserve and revitalize his country’s tradition of dyeing with vegetables and natural indigo. $599, daraartisans.com

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Sarah Nishiura Quilts

We love the geometric patterns and pops of color on these hand-sewn quilts from Chicago-based artist Sarah Nishiura. Price upon request, sarahnishiura.com

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Faribault Woolen Mill Foot Soldier Maple Leaf Blanket

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Injiri Border Stripe Khadi Throw

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Telar by Nido Humahuaca Blanket

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