It’s the reason you want to touch it. It’s called the drape of a piece of fabric, the natural fall, the graceful folds, and appearance that the fabric is flowing....

When you're packing up the car this summer for the beach, don't forget the sunscreen, beach toys, chairs, umbrella, and snacks. But instead of packing beach towels to lay out...

KNITS A knit fabric is constructed with one continuous yarn that is looped in rows. Consecutive rows interlock and a fabric is created. The result is a cloth that moves...

Here at Brahms Mount, we offer both day blankets and throws. But what is the difference between the two? Many of our customers ask us this very question and, while the differences may be subtle,...

Have you ever noticed how words can weave new meaning? These phrases are called idioms; a group of words that have meaning not directly related to the individual words. Many...

A Bit of History Long has it been since the industry of textile products left behind its humble beginnings in natural dyes, but such growth and expansion has only proven...

A blanket statement is one that is all encompassing, a declaration that has unlimited scope in its purpose to sweep all points of view under one umbrella. Some might say...

What size blanket should you buy for your platform bed? Here are some guidelines and considerations. Comfort First and foremost, when you buy a blanket, your choice should be governed...

Congratulations! You're the proud new owner of a Brahms Mount blanket. Whether cotton or linen or a blend of both, you'll love how easy it is to care for your new throw. Cotton Blankets and...

A Chevron is a modification of a Herringbone, though some might say a herringbone is a variation of a chevron, and that would be true too! These ubiquitous zig-zags have...

The history of textile mills in America seems an unlikely topic of national interest, but within their history you can find the cornerstone of our Industrial Revolution. The mechanization of...

Credit: Plow and Hearth plowandhearth.com including Brahms Mount editorial notes. We’ve come a long way in bedroom décor since the Egyptian pharaohs first moved their beds up off the ground around 3400 BC! One...