Jacquard Woven Cushion Cover - 100% Wool - Skaftö (50x50cm)

Jacquard Woven Cushion Cover - 100% Wool - Skaftö (50x50cm)*New! Snuggly wool cushion cover, woven in a beautiful pattern inspired by the Swedish island of Skaftlandet. This truly gorgeous 100% wool cushion cover is made in Sweden by jbro Vantfabrik and dyed in subtle natural colours. So soft and cosy! jbro Vantfabrik is dedicated to preserving and sharing Swedish knitting heritage. The Skaft design is inspired by the fisherpeople on the Swedish island of Skaftlandet. This design is also available in a throw

*New! Snuggly wool cushion cover, woven in a beautiful pattern inspired by the Swedish island of Skaftölandet.

This truly gorgeous 100% wool cushion cover is made in Sweden by Öjbro Vantfabrik and dyed in subtle natural colours. So soft and cosy!

Öjbro Vantfabrik is dedicated to preserving and sharing Swedish knitting heritage. The Skaftö design is inspired by the fisherpeople on the Swedish island of Skaftölandet. This design is also available in a throw blanket 130x200cm, handwarmers, and socks. See below to read the Skaftö story.

Colours: Skaftö Snow, Skaftö Soot, Skaftö Marine

Size:  50 x 50cm (insert not included)

Brand: Öjbro Vantfabrik
Designed in: Sweden
Origin of Fibre: New Zealand
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Fabric structure: 100% mulesing-free wool
100% biodegradable: Yes
Machine Washable: Yes (see our guide to washing wool)

Care: Handwash using a gentle wool shampoo recommended for best results. To machine wash, choose a cold wool cycle, skipping the spin cycle. Dry flat on a towel, gently reshaping while wet. Do not tumble dry. Air between uses, wash only when required. 

The story of the Skaftö pattern: Skaftölandet is an island located on the coast of Bohuslän, which is colloquially referred to simply as Skaftö. Designer Åse Öjbro, founder of Öjbro Vantfabrik, celebrates the charm of the Skaftö communities and the fisherpeople who live there. With this design, she is inspired by the colours and shapes of Bohuslän fishing shirts.

The largest communities on the island of Skaftö are Grundsund, Rågårdsvik and Fiskebäckskil. During the herring period in the 1700s, Grundsund developed into a significant fishing and shipping community. During World War I, a canal was dug dividing the community into two parts, the East and west sides. The canal facilitated the passage of fishing boats and sailing ships, and created a safer harbour for the community's fisherpeople and sailors.

A famous Skaftö resident was Carl Wilhelm Wilhelmson, an artist born in 1866 in Fiskebäckskil. Carl Wilhelmson mainly derived his motifs from his native Bohuslän, where he later had a summer villa built, designed by Ivar Callmander, which served as a residence and art studio. The house, which is still in the family's possession, opens its doors to visitors one day a year during the summer.

In Åse Öjbro's words, "the Skaftö pattern was created in Grundsund on a chilly winter day. I am fascinated by this part of Sweden with its picturesque boathouses and piers from different eras. With this pattern, I want to pay tribute to the dedicated professional fishermen, their tireless work on the open seas, year after year regardless of the weather. Fisherpeople - a professional group that works in close harmony with the forces of nature and the shifts of the sea. It is not just a job, but a lifestyle that is often passed down from generation to generation."