Fancy A Weekend Picnic? Here Are The Best Luxury Picnic Blankets
Explore the finest options made from pure cashmere and lambswool.
Warmer weather, clearer skies, fresh floral air, and the once barren trees populating with green only mean one thing—a meal, a drink, and a luxurious picnic blanket to accompany you on a warm summer's day. Picnics, in our opinion, are the perfect way to spend an afternoon. If you’re not particularly in the mood for a sit-down restaurant or aren’t interested in grabbing an overpriced coffee, picnics are the solution. Grabbing a few of your dearest friends to make a homemade meal for a picnic or asking your loved ones to bring their dishes to then set up shop at your local park is not only more cost-effective but more intimate and casual, allowing you and your friends to enjoy each other's company without worrying about dressing up to dine at your city’s latest hotspot (although, make no mistake, that can be fun too).
However, to accompany your friends, your meal, and whatever grassy knoll you choose, a good picnic blanket is a must. No one wants to sit on a scratchy, uncomfortable surface while enjoying cheese and saucisson, so here at L’OFFICIEL, we looked into some quality-driven options that’ll surely make your picnicking experience all the more wonderful.
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This beautiful forest-green picnic basket is not only made purely of wool but also features a waterproof backing so that no liquid will seep through to your guests or your meal. The 145 x 183-centimeter size is more than enough for several adults to comfortably sit atop the blanket, and when you're all done, it rolls right into an easy-to-carry bundle.
Pure New Wool Waterproof Picnic Blanket - Henley-On- Green, $238, Wolf & Badger
This blanket is made with lambswool which is a thicker and more durable material than most. So, if you want a blanket made to last, this is the one. The backing is 100% cotton coated in wax so the blanket won't get damaged if the grass or wherever you choose to lay your blanket is wet.
Striped Picnic Blanket, $520, Mulberry
This blanket is also waterproof and made from a wool blend. It's herringbone design and tassel fringes, along with a customized monograph, make it a cute personalized option for a picnic blanket. It's also portable and easy to carry as it comes with a strap.
Colorful Strip Waterproof Picnic Blanket, $95, Mark and Graham
This darling picnic blanket is not only adorable but also beautifully made. Made from pure new wool and strapped together with a British leather bridle, this blanket is the definition of luxury. Not to mention, Fortnum & Mason is the premiere destination for all things having to do with living a classic English lifestyle. So perhaps enjoy an afternoon of tea and biscuits on this tweed blanket when you get a chance.
Tweedmill Polo Picnic Blanket, Light Blue, $184, Fortnum & Mason
If you want to feel like you’re on the Mediterranean landscapes of Turkey, look no further than this cotton and linen blend blanket from Turkish artisans Mizar & Alcor. Its rustic finish and minimalistic design make it a stunning choice.
Apricot Handwoven Linen and Cotton Towels by Mizar & Alcor, $112, Abask
Beach towels or mats can certainly double as a picnic blanket, and if you're looking for a chic and fashionable cloth to dine on during a picnic, this mat from Hermès is ideal. Not only is it made from 100% cotton, but its fabric also has anti-stain technology, so you can munch away without worrying about drips or spills.
Do Re Boucles beach mat, $1,450, Hermes
