Fleming Irish Woven Blanket | Family Crest Tartan Throw

The Fleming name in Ireland tells a story of medieval migration — families of Flemish origin who came to Ireland as part of or following the Norman-Welsh invasion of 1169, their name a direct marker of their homeland in Flanders. The Flemings who settled in Ireland became part of the Anglo-Norman landed community, their name Hibernicised over generations while retaining its distinctive form. Fleming families appear across Leinster and Munster, and the name became a permanent part of the Irish record. This Irish woven blanket features the Fleming family crest woven into the Irish National Tartan, honouring an Irish heritage that bridges medieval Flanders and the Irish counties.

History & Heritage

Flemish mercenaries and settlers were a significant presence in the Anglo-Norman forces that came to Ireland in the late twelfth century, and many of these families put down roots in the Irish counties they helped conquer and administer. In Leinster especially, Fleming families held lands and became part of the established Anglo-Norman Irish community — the same community that produced many of Ireland's most enduring family names. The Fleming name in Ireland is distinct from the Scottish Clan Fleming, though both share the same Flemish origin, and the Irish Flemings have their own particular history in the counties of Leinster and Munster.

Craftsmanship

This is a woven blanket — the Fleming family crest and the Irish National Tartan formed within the cotton textile during the weaving process, not printed onto the surface. The design is part of the cloth itself from the beginning, giving consistent woven depth and pattern on both sides, a soft but substantial feel from the premium cotton yarn, and traditional fringed edges that finish the piece correctly.

Product Details

• Material: premium cotton yarn
• Construction: woven, not printed — design integral to the fabric
• Available sizes: 52″ × 37″, 60″ × 50″, 80″ × 60″
• Finish: traditional fringed edges
• Care: machine wash cold, tumble dry low

At Home

Across a sofa in a family room, draped over a reading chair, or displayed as a textile piece in a study or hallway — this blanket brings the Fleming name into a home where Irish heritage matters. A meaningful piece for anyone who finds the Fleming name in their Irish family line.

Celtic Ancestry Gifts also carries the Fleming name across mugs, apparel, ornaments, wall décor, and more heritage pieces.