This blanket features a classic check pattern in warm Bordeaux red and soft beige—an enduring symbol of comfort, stability, and home. Its familiar design evokes a sense of groundedness and security, offering a cozy retreat especially in uncertain times.
Crafted from a premium cotton blend, it feels wonderfully soft and plush against the skin, making it perfect for curling up on the sofa or adding an inviting layer to your bed. The rich, timeless color palette brings warmth and character to any interior, while the traditional pattern creates an atmosphere of reassurance and ease.
Easy to care for, this blanket is machine washable and dryer friendly, retaining its velvety softness and beautiful appearance wash after wash. A comforting classic designed to wrap you in warmth, calm, and lasting coziness.
Certified by OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 which ensures that the blanket contains no chemicals harmful to humans or animals.
The 1930s were a decade of deep ruptures. The global economic crisis, political upheaval, and material scarcity shaped life in Germany. Traditional ideas of coziness and interior design prevailed. “Modesty in expression and scope” became the guiding principle in the German Reich. The motto “less is more” was not an aesthetic choice here, but the result of enforced circumstances.
Entrepreneurial Courage in Uncertain Times
Despite crisis and unemployment, the Beckmann family showed entrepreneurial initiative. In 1933, the year of the National Socialist rise to power, Albert Beckmann (Heinrich Beckmann Söhne) purchased the insolvent company “Textilfärberei und -druckerei Joseph Marlie.” His brother Franz-Joseph Beckmann founded, together with Anton Böggering, the “Bocholter Färberei und Druckerei GmbH.” These steps were risky, yet they also demonstrated determination and drive in a country marked by uncertainty and joblessness.
Fiber Regulations and Everyday Life in Crisis
The Fiber Materials Regulation of 1934 severely restricted textile production. Cotton and other raw materials were rationed—a major blow to the industry. At J. Beckmann Nachfolger, short-time work and forced shutdown days became part of daily life. Only toward the end of the decade did the long-awaited capacity utilization return: a large contract for Wehrmacht fabrics secured production lines, albeit under politically troubling conditions.
Responsibility Toward Employees and Community
Despite economic hardship, social commitment remained a hallmark of J. Beckmann Nachfolger. In 1938, company housing and a modern bathing facility were built—institutions that went far beyond basic employee welfare and reflected a strong sense of responsibility toward the workforce. Such efforts had long been a tradition within the Beckmann family.
Personal Losses
Alongside business challenges, the Beckmann family also suffered personal tragedies. On July 31, 1938, Josef Albert Beckmann—an influential entrepreneurial figure—passed away. Only a few months later, in March 1939, Alfred Beckmann, son of Ludwig Beckmann, took his own life. A tragedy that deeply shook the family.
Shortly before, H. Beckmann Söhne had acquired the neighboring weaving mill Cosman, Cohen & Co., founded in 1863 by a long-established Jewish family, but inactive since 1929 due to the lack of a successor.
On the Eve of War
The political situation continued to escalate. With the invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, the Second World War began—an event that opened a new chapter for the textile industry as well, shaped by state control and wartime production priorities.
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