Usher Irish Heritage Woven Blanket | Family Crest Tartan Throw

The Usher name in Ireland carries a heritage anchored in Dublin and the Pale — a family of English settler origin whose presence in Irish civic and legal life spans many centuries. This woven blanket honours that lineage through the Usher family crest and the warm tones of the Irish National Tartan.

The Usher Name

From the occupational name usher — a door-keeper or official who controlled access to a great hall or court — the Usher family established themselves in Dublin from the medieval period, becoming one of the significant families of the Pale. The most distinguished bearer of the name in an Irish context is James Ussher (1581–1656), Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and one of the most learned men of his era. A scholar of extraordinary range, Ussher compiled the famous Ussher Chronology, which calculated the date of Creation as 4004 BC — a calculation that, though superseded, dominated biblical scholarship for two centuries. He was also instrumental in acquiring what became the Long Room library at Trinity College Dublin, one of the great libraries of the world. The Usher Arms at Ushers Quay in Dublin preserve the family name in the city’s landscape to this day.

Woven Craftsmanship

This blanket is woven on a loom, not printed. The Usher crest and Irish tartan design are integral to the textile — 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 fitting piece for any home with Usher roots in Dublin, Leinster, or the wider Irish tradition.

The Usher design is also available across other Celtic Ancestry Gifts pieces, including mugs, apparel, ornaments, and wall décor.