Somerville Irish Heritage Woven Blanket | Family Crest Tartan Throw

The Somerville name in Ireland carries the heritage of a Norman-English settler family that became thoroughly embedded in Irish provincial life across several centuries. This woven blanket honours that lineage through the Somerville family crest and the warm tones of the Irish National Tartan.

The Somerville Name

From the Norman de Sommerville — from a place name in Normandy — the Somerville family came to Ireland in the early modern period and established themselves in County Cork and County Meath. The name is celebrated in Irish literary history through Edith Œnone Somerville (1858–1949), co-author with her cousin Violet Martin of the celebrated Somerville and Ross stories, including The Real Charlotte and the beloved Irish R.M. series. These works, rooted in the landscape and society of west Cork, remain among the most vivid portraits of Anglo-Irish provincial life ever written. The Somerville family of Drishane House in Castletownshend, Cork, represent one of the most culturally distinguished branches of the Anglo-Irish tradition, their literary legacy a lasting contribution to Irish writing.

Woven Craftsmanship

Not printed — woven. The Somerville crest and tartan design are integral to the textile structure, built into every thread. Premium cotton yarn and traditional fringed edges complete the heirloom-quality finish.

Product Details

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

For Family & Home

Whether on a sofa, reading chair, or wall display, this blanket is a considered piece for any home with Somerville roots in Cork, Meath, or the wider Irish tradition.

You’ll also find the Somerville design across other Celtic Ancestry Gifts pieces, from mugs and apparel to ornaments and wall décor.