Handwovens -
MK Custom Idaho Handwovens saddle blankets and rugs are woven on either a 4-harness floor loom or 2-harness tapestry loom, creating heavy, medium and light-weight textiles, depending on the yarn and weave structure. All saddle blankets and most rugs and wall hangings are 100% wool - both warp and weft. The saddle blankets work best as a top blanket over a wool pad. Wool has a natural 'wicking' ability that draws moisture from the horse's back through the blanket to the outside where it can evaporate. This action helps keep the horse's back cooled and reduces the occurrence of scald marks as often occur with cotton or synthetic saddle blankets.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all items pictured below are shown as examples of past work. If you have questions or would like to discuss a custom order, please contact us.
New! We were recently featured on an episode of Expressive Idaho, a collaboration between the Idaho Commission on the Arts and Boise State University Public Radio. Read and listen to the episode here.
2025 events: MK Custom Idaho Handwovens will be at the Trailing of the Sheep Folklife Fair in Hailey, Idaho on October 5th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Our final event of the year is Eguberriko Azoka (Christmas Market) at the Basque Museum & Cultural Center in Boise, date TBD.
Saddle Blankets -
Single saddle blanket; New Mexico Churro wool; NFS
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Single saddle blanket; 100% wool; 33" X 36;" AVAILABLE
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Single saddle blanket; 100% wool; 35" x 35;" SOLD
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Single saddle blanket; New Mexico Churro wool; 33" x 37;" AVAILABLE
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Single saddle blanket; New Mexico Churro wool; SOLD
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Single saddle blanket; New Mexico Churro wool; SOLD
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Rugs, Table Runners and Wall Hangings -
Spin Dance Acres (Idaho) Churro wool; block weave; natural and plant-dyed colors; 20" x 36;" AVAILABLE
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New Mexico Churro wool; 11" x 18 (each);" AVAILABLE
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New Mexico Churro wool; 14" x 38;" SOLD
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New Mexico Churro wool; block weave; 17" x 28;" AVAILABLE
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New Mexico Churro wool; 22" x 31;"AVAILABLE
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New Mexico Churro wool; 14" x 34;" AVAILABLE
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New Mexico Churro wool; 22" x 26;" SOLD
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New Mexico Churro wool; SOLD
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Wool blankets and rugs require only a moderate amount of care. Loose dirt and debris can be removed from the surface with a soft brush or vacuumed with a hose attachment (low suction). Blankets and rugs can also be hand-washed in a tub of cool water and a mild soap such as Eucalan and air dried; they should never be placed in a clothes dryer or washed with hot water. Blankets and rugs can also be dry cleaned.
Saddle blankets are available in single and double sizes, and can be sized to make attractive rugs and wall hangings. Unless otherwise indicated, all yarn is Navajo-Churro wool. Wear leathers for saddle blankets are available; please ask for current price.
Saddle blankets are available in single and double sizes, and can be sized to make attractive rugs and wall hangings. Unless otherwise indicated, all yarn is Navajo-Churro wool. Wear leathers for saddle blankets are available; please ask for current price.
More Handwovens -
MK Custom Idaho Handwovens also produces kitchen towels, scarves and other items in a variety of fibers and colors. A selection of towels is available at Cafe Della in Hailey, Idaho and alpaca/alpaca blend scarves at Yarnageddon in the Sunnyslope region of southwestern Idaho. (Check with the stores for current inventory.) Or contact MK Custom Idaho directly via the Contact Us page.
Kitchen towels in cotton or cottolin:
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Scarves woven exclusively with Yarnageddon alpaca and alpaca blends - raised and spun in Canyon County, Idaho.
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Page updated 5/8/2025