The humble picnic blanket has seen some serious upgrades over recent years and we are now spoilt for choice with picnic blankets intended to make outdoor dining a luxury.
Do you require a picnic blanket that moonlights as a towel and a sarong? No problem. How about a Hermes picnic blanket dressed up in a little leather harness? Regardless of your preferences, there is a picnic blanket to suit everyone. So let’s take a look at the most divine picnic blankets on the planet right now.
So what makes the ideal picnic blanket?
Ideally a picnic blanket must be lightweight, and ideally have a waterproof backing for damp or wet ground, be visually beautiful or scream summer beach party. And ultimately, have a carrying strap for walks to the beach.
Wandering folk
This is the most divine picnic blanket I’ve ever seen. Made from durable cotton canvas, featuring hand-drawn artwork and coated with UPF30+
The backing is made of waterproof canvas to keep you dry from the damp ground and each blanket is adorned with handmade cotton tassels and woven carry straps.
This is my go to picnic blanket, for creating the most sublime picnic setting.
The Earth Cover
The Earth Cover range of boho design picnic rugs are beautiful.
They’re eco friendly and made from 100% cotton, water doesn’t seep through from damp grass and they’re equally as happy on the beach as they are in your home.
This is Summer Haze, its 1.2m x 1.8m it fits 4 adults perfectly.
Wild in Bloom
Wild in Bloom divine picnic blanket. I keep mine in my kombi van, it’s so soft yet provides superior protection from grass, sand, dirt, and rocks.
Comprised of an acrylic-wool blend with a waterproof backing that prevents access from water or dew from seeping through.
It’s as soft as an actual blanket, so you can cozy up when the sun goes down. And it comes in a little harness.
Hermes
Who can resist a picnic blanket dressed in a little leather harness?
The iconic Hermes Avalon blanket has made the list even though its not officially a picnic blanket.
At $2180 my advise is to pack only the champagne and crisps, we don’t want to stain it forever with tomato sauce.
Made from 90% pure wool and 10% cashmere. Hermès’ iconic range of blankets are the epitome of style. And according to Hermes these blankets are as at home on your horse as in your house.
The leather harness is sold separately.
Komorebi
The Komorebi picnic blanket has the timeless black and white herringbone with eye-catching chestnut brown faux leather straps and adjustable bronze brushed metal buckles.
It comprise of a woven 300GSM faux wool upper for extra insulation and comfort plus a super strong waterproof backing that prevents dew from seeping through.
It’s ideal for the family at 200cm x 150cm
The British blanket Company
This divine blanket from The British blanket Company will have you swooning over these dreamy picnic blankets. Dressed to impress in a leather harness.
Perfect for croquet in the park, this luxury picnic rug is the perfect companion.
Made from pure wool blankets will protect you from damp ground by the durable waterproof canvas backing.
100% wool with polyester backing, 145cm x 183cm.
SunnyLife
Like everything in the SunnyLife range, their picnic blankets scream summer vacation. They are made of thin but durable fabric, and has a polyester top to make it easy to wipe clean, so spills won’t be a problem.
Once you’re done, you can just fold and zip it up into its own bag, and take it home with you with its carry-on handles. Smart and chic.
It measures 140cm x 175cm Priced at $69
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