Barrydale Hand Weavers
Large Country Towel With Pinstripes
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R 629.00
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Handwoven softness, natural colour and contrasting stripes give this towel its subtle, Karoo-inspired charm. Indoors or out, let it put you in a holiday mood.
This towel was proudly handwoven by Lizzy, Lusinda or Temmy in Barrydale South Africa, using locally grown cotton.
The maker
Barrydale Hand Weavers has been weaving textiles in the small Karoo town of Barrydale for decades, and has remained intentionally small. Since 2018, Kate and Arran Bastable have continued the weavery's legacy with a simple philosophy: honour the cloth, the process, and the people who make it.
Their journey began years before they owned the business, when they wrapped their firstborn child in a Barrydale blanket while visiting family in the town. When the opportunity arose to take over the weavery from founder Carol Morris, they left behind careers in Scotland and chose a different pace of life, relocating to South Africa with their three young children.
Today, every blanket, towel and table linen is woven by hand on traditional wooden looms using locally grown cotton. Nothing is hurried or machine finished. A napkin takes the time it takes. A blanket, longer. Every piece carries the subtle character of the person who made it, from slight variations in tension to the rhythm of each woven thread.
What we love most about Barrydale Hand Weavers is their belief that craftsmanship cannot be rushed, and how much they cherish their weavers. In a world of mass production, they continue to weave one piece at a time, preserving not only a centuries-old craft but also the livelihoods, knowledge and pride of the artisans behind it.
Their journey began years before they owned the business, when they wrapped their firstborn child in a Barrydale blanket while visiting family in the town. When the opportunity arose to take over the weavery from founder Carol Morris, they left behind careers in Scotland and chose a different pace of life, relocating to South Africa with their three young children.
Today, every blanket, towel and table linen is woven by hand on traditional wooden looms using locally grown cotton. Nothing is hurried or machine finished. A napkin takes the time it takes. A blanket, longer. Every piece carries the subtle character of the person who made it, from slight variations in tension to the rhythm of each woven thread.
What we love most about Barrydale Hand Weavers is their belief that craftsmanship cannot be rushed, and how much they cherish their weavers. In a world of mass production, they continue to weave one piece at a time, preserving not only a centuries-old craft but also the livelihoods, knowledge and pride of the artisans behind it.
Details
- Measurements: W | 85CM L | 160CM
- Origin: South Africa
Care guide
– Wash cold at 40°C
– Air dry
– Safe to tumble dry
– Air dry
– Safe to tumble dry
Barrydale Hand Weavers
Barrydale, South Africa
Based in the small Karoo town of Barrydale, Barrydale Hand Weavers has been crafting handwoven textiles for decades. Today, Kate and Arran Bastable work alongside a skilled team of weavers, creating blankets, table linens and towels on traditional wooden looms. Every piece is woven slowly by hand, celebrating craftsmanship that values people, process and quality above all else.
Free delivery over R3000
On all orders over R3000, delivered across South Africa.
Returns within 14 days
Unused, ready-made items returned within 14 days.
Made by hand, made to last
Every piece is handcrafted by an independent maker. Built for daily use, not decoration.
