Description
The Isla throw is a woven polyester blanket finished with a soft tasselled trim along its ends. It measures 140 x 180cm, a single-throw size that drapes across an armchair or folds neatly over the arm of a two-seater sofa. The face is a dusky pink, shot through with paler flecks that give the surface a heathered, two-tone look rather than a flat block of colour. The plain twill weave catches the light on a soft diagonal, and the creamy fringe knotted along the short edges softens the finish.
This is a layering throw rather than a heavy winter blanket. It is lightweight, so it sits well folded at the foot of a bed, thrown over the back of a reading chair, or kept within reach on the sofa for chilly evenings. The muted pink and cream reads gently against grey, natural linen shades, warm neutrals and pale wood, and it works as well in a bedroom as in a living room. If you like a bit of texture in a scheme, the flecked weave and the knotted fringe do that work without adding a strong pattern.
The throw is made from 100% polyester, which is the reason it stays light and holds its shape well through repeated use. Polyester is hard-wearing and quick to dry, and it resists the shrinking and felting that catch out natural fibres, so this is a throw you can use daily rather than save for show. The tasselled edge is a decorative finish, so treat it gently when folding and shake it out to keep the fringe sitting straight. Styled simply, it adds warmth and a little softness to a room without asking for much in return.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester |
| Design |
Plain heathered weave with knotted tasselled edge |
| Construction |
Woven, with a fringed trim along the short edges |
| Size |
140 x 180cm |
| Sold as |
Single throw |
Frequently Asked
What size is the Isla throw and what will it cover?
It measures 140 x 180cm, a single-throw size that suits an armchair, the arm of a sofa or the foot of a bed for a decorative layer.
Is this a warm throw or a lightweight one?
It is a lightweight woven throw, better suited to layering and taking the chill off an evening than to use as a heavy standalone blanket.
What is the throw made from?
It is made from 100% polyester, which keeps it light, helps it hold its shape and makes it quick to dry and hard-wearing in daily use.
How should I look after the tasselled fringe?
Treat the knotted fringe gently when folding the throw and shake it out now and then to keep the tassels sitting straight and untangled.
What colour is it and what does it go with?
The face is a dusky, flecked pink with a cream fringe, and it sits easily alongside grey, warm neutrals, natural shades and pale wood.