This wool blanket, called a lizhnyk, is traditionally handwoven in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine from natural sheep wool. Each one is made on a wooden loom, giving it a texture that is always slightly different & unique to its maker. A lizhnyk can be used in many ways: as a cozy blanket, a rug, a bedspread, wall dcor, or even as a meaningful gift. Its beauty & practicality allow each owner to find their own special use for it :) Basic characteristics Dimensions: see the size chart above Material: Carpathian sheep wool Weight: depends on size (e.g., a 7680 in / 193203 cm blanket weighs approx. 10.6 lb / 4.6 kg) How it's made: Video (please use subtitles): https://youtu.be/jiBi6fQEe_U?si=VZyZs2m1Dijo9vAA To make one medium-sized blanket, you have to work long & hard. I use only natural wool from sheep raised in the high Carpathian mountain pastures, along with natural dyes. First, the wool must be washed & dried thoroughly, then combed with a special tool that makes it puff up & resemble a cloud. The combed wool is easy to manipulate & is spun into threads, which are then used to weave a lizhnyk on a loom (in the mountains, handmade looms are mostly used). The woven product is then placed in a special device called a valyloa huge wooden barrel that narrows toward the bottom. Water is piped in with great force, creating a whirlpool in which the blankets spin for hours. After this process, lizhnyks become dense yet fluffy. Recommended care: Instead of wasting your time, give your item a nice vigorous shake, & most of the debris stuck to it will come off. ???? If you accidentally spill something like coffee or wine on it, run that area under slightly warm water. Once the stain has been rinsed out, give it a gentle squeeze. Afterward, place the item on a surface with good airflow, & make sure to flip it periodically until it dries. For rugs, you can use a vacuum cleaner. If the item becomes heavily soiled, please take it to a dry cleaner. If you have any questions or you would like to have a customized order, please don't hesitate to contact me :) Pastel Pink Wool Blanket King Size Weighted Throw Blanket