Candar Plain Polycotton Throw - Black

The Candar throw is a boucle-woven throw in a deep, even black, finished at each end with a hand-knotted fringe. Its surface is the thing you notice first: a looped, nubbly boucle that catches the light unevenly, so a plain black reads as a texture rather than a flat block. It is made from a polycotton blend, 60% polyester and 40% cotton, which puts the softness and give of the cotton alongside the resilience and shape-holding of the polyester. At 130 by 170cm it is a generous single-throw size, long enough to drape the end of a double bed or to cover you fully on a sofa.

This is a throw built for layering. The all-over boucle gives depth to a bed already dressed in flat sheets and smooth covers, and against a pale duvet or a linen-look sofa the black anchors a scheme without demanding attention. Fold it across the foot of the bed, hang it over the arm of a chair, or drape it down a blanket ladder as the photographs show. It sits as easily in a bedroom as in a living room, and the plain colour means it works with pattern elsewhere in the room rather than competing with it.

The fringed trim is knotted along the two short ends, a decorative finish that also helps the throw hang and drape rather than sitting stiff. Being a polycotton blend, it is a practical everyday piece: the cotton content keeps it soft against the skin and the polyester helps it keep its shape through regular use. Give the fringe an occasional shake to keep it tidy. The throw is one of a small range of Candar throws offered in several colourways, so you can match or contrast across rooms if you keep more than one.

What is boucle and how does it feel?

Boucle is a looped, nubbly weave that gives the fabric a soft, textured surface. It feels cosy against the skin and adds visible depth even in a plain colour like this black.

What is the throw made from?

It is a polycotton blend of 60% polyester and 40% cotton. The cotton keeps it soft and comfortable while the polyester helps the throw hold its shape through regular everyday use.

How big is this throw?

It measures 130 by 170cm, a generous single-throw size that will drape the foot of a double bed or cover you comfortably when curled up on the sofa.

Can I use it on a bed as well as a sofa?

Yes. The size and the plain black suit both. Fold it across the end of a bed for extra warmth or layer it over a chair or sofa for texture and depth.

How do I keep the fringe looking neat?

Give the knotted fringe an occasional gentle shake to separate the strands and keep it tidy. Ease out any tangles by hand rather than pulling on the tassels.