Days wrapped in natural wool.
Long before the age of electric heaters, heated floors, and the globalization of synthetic fibers, shepherds and their families wrapped themselves in layers of natural wool, thickly woven, compact to withstand the cutting cold of the Guarda highlands (Beira Alta, Portugal).
It was called the Papa Blanket (Cobertor de Papa).
It still is, because the Associação O Genuíno Cobertor de Papa (The Genuine Papa Blanket Association) rescued the tools and the secrets of its manufacture from extinction just a few years ago. Traditional, handcrafted, thick, waterproof, warm, long-haired, woven on a 300-year-old wooden hand loom, the oldest of its kind in the world.
We have Céu Reis to thank. She created the association and its workshop after the last factory in the region where she had worked for 28 years closed. Her brother and friends came to work with her and her mother, Rosa Baía, who never stopped - at 91, her blanket weaving career spans eight decades, ever since she was a child of just 11.
It's a good plan for today, isn't it?
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Frequently asked questions
What is this piece?
Notebook with a Papa blanket cover, wool handwoven in Beira Alta by O Genuíno Cobertor de Papa. Days wrapped in natural wool and tradition.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Beira Alta, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by O Genuíno Cobertor de Papa, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the Tecelagem technique.
Are all pieces identical?
As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.
How do returns work?
You have 14 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
Length > 23 cm
Width > 17 cm
Thickness > 6 cm
Washing
Washing should be done in cold water, with soap.
Laundry Service
It can also be washed at a laundry service.
It is necessary to inform them that the product is 100% wool.
Drying and Storage
Only store after it is completely dry.
Sanitization (Without Washing)
If the planner isn't dirty, it's advisable to place it in the sun for one or two days for sanitization.
