Clarita Cotton Throw - Multi

Our Clarita throw is a woven cotton throw in a multicoloured geometric pattern, made of broad blocks and bands that cross and overlap across its face. It measures 160cm long and 130cm wide, a generous size for draping over a sofa, an armchair or the foot of a bed. The yarn is a blend of 57% cotton, 27% polyester, 13% viscose and 3% acrylic, so it has the soft, natural handle of cotton with man-made fibres in the mix. Up close the weave is open and slightly textured, with flecks of other yarns running through the plainer areas, and thick fringes finish the edges.

This is a throw for the living room and the bedroom. Fold it over the arm of a sofa, ready for a chilly evening, lay it across the end of the bed as an extra layer, or wrap it round your shoulders while you read. It weighs 1.25KG, a throw with some body rather than a featherweight wrap. The multicoloured pattern suits a room that already mixes several tones, and against plain upholstery its blocks and fringing give a quiet point of interest. It also makes a thoughtful housewarming gift for someone setting up a new home.

Care is straightforward. It goes in the washing machine at 40 degrees, can be tumble dried on a low setting and ironed at a medium heat, so it can be used every day and washed whenever needed. Cotton is breathable and polyester is hard-wearing, which makes this blend a practical choice for a piece that gets handled often. Turn back a corner and you will see the reverse has its own look, with the pattern reading in a denser mix of yarns, so either face can be shown. For a relaxed finish, fold it in thirds lengthways and lay it along the back of a sofa so the fringes hang loose at each end.

What material is the Clarita throw?

It is woven from a blend of 57% cotton, 27% polyester, 13% viscose and 3% acrylic, so cotton makes up most of the fabric.

How big is the throw?

It measures 160cm long and 130cm wide, a comfortable size for a sofa, an armchair or the foot of a bed.

Can I put it in the washing machine?

Yes. The maker's care instructions allow a machine wash at 40 degrees, a tumble dry on a low setting and ironing at a medium heat.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 1.25KG, so it has a pleasing amount of body for a throw used every day on a sofa or bed.

Is it the same on both sides?

No. Both faces carry the woven pattern, but the reverse reads differently, in a denser mix of yarns, so you can choose which side to show.

Does it have fringed edges?

Yes, thick fringes in a mix of yarns finish the edges, which gives the throw a soft and relaxed outline when draped.