Acorn Tonal Jacquard Linen Throw - Linen

This throw takes its pattern from William Morris's 1879 Acorn design, a branching tangle of oak leaves and acorns that the supplier tells us was drawn from the English hedgerow. It is woven as a tonal jacquard, which means the pattern is built into the cloth on the loom rather than printed on top, so the leaves read as a soft two-tone play of the same shade rather than a bold contrast. On this piece the colourway is a warm oatmeal, a pale sandy beige where the raised motif catches the light against a slightly deeper ground. It finishes at 130 by 170cm, a generous single-throw size that will drape over the arm of a sofa or lie folded across the foot of a double bed.

A throw at this size earns its place in a living room, where it can be pulled across your lap on the sofa or left slung over the back for the look of it. The neutral oatmeal tone sits easily against most upholstery, whether your seating is grey, cream or a deeper brown, and the leafy jacquard gives it more to say than a plain woven throw would. It works equally well in a bedroom as the layer you fold back at night, and the pattern's heritage feel suits a room that leans traditional or country in its furnishings.

The composition is 62% acrylic and 38% cotton, a blend chosen for a soft, plush handle and easy everyday use; the cotton content lends a natural feel and the acrylic keeps it light and resilient. The edges are finished with a fringed trim on the short ends, which you can see in the photographs framing the pattern. The supplier gives no washing instructions, so we would suggest treating it gently and checking the care label on the item itself before laundering. Fold it over a ladder rail or a chair arm when it is not in use and the fringe hangs neatly.

What is the throw made of?

It is a blend of 62% acrylic and 38% cotton, giving a soft, plush handle with a natural feel from the cotton and lightweight resilience from the acrylic.

How big is the throw?

It measures 130 by 170cm, a generous single size that drapes over a sofa arm or folds neatly across the foot of a double bed.

What is a tonal jacquard?

The pattern is woven into the cloth on the loom in two shades of the same colour, so the leaf design shows as a subtle texture rather than a printed contrast.

Where does the Acorn pattern come from?

The design is based on William Morris's original 1879 Acorn print, an oak leaf and acorn motif drawn from the English hedgerow.

Does it have a finished edge?

Yes, the short ends carry a fringed trim, which you can see framing the pattern in the photographs.

How should I care for it?

The supplier does not provide washing instructions, so please check the care label on the throw itself before laundering and treat it gently.