Lark Plain Cotton Throw - Mole

The Lark throw is built from four layers of pure cotton muslin, and that layered construction is the whole story here. Muslin is a loosely woven cotton, and stacking four plies of it gives you something airy and light in the hand while still carrying enough presence to sit properly over a bed. This one comes in mole, a soft grey-taupe brown that shifts a little with the light, and it is finished with a frayed edge on two sides rather than a bound hem. It is available in two sizes, the smaller 130 x 180cm for a single or a chair, and the larger 240 x 260cm for dressing a double or larger bed.

A throw like this earns its place in the bedroom first, laid across the foot of the bed or pulled up over the duvet on a cooler evening. Because cotton muslin breathes well, it works as a light layer in warmer months where a heavier woven blanket would be too much. It also drapes over the arm of a sofa or an armchair in a living room without looking stiff, and the plain, quiet colour means it sits happily with striped or patterned bedding rather than competing with it. The relaxed weave falls into soft folds rather than lying flat.

The four-layer muslin gives the surface its gently puckered, textured look, and the deliberately frayed edge is part of the design rather than a flaw to worry about. Being pure cotton, it is a natural fibre that washes and softens with use, so it tends to feel better the longer you own it. The plain mole colourway keeps it easy to live with and easy to pair. If you like the look, it is worth checking the two available sizes against the piece of furniture or the bed you have in mind before you choose.

What is muslin cotton and why four layers?

Muslin is a loosely woven cotton. Layering four plies together makes the throw light and breathable while still giving it enough body to drape and keep a little warmth.

Is the frayed edge meant to look like that?

Yes, the understated frayed edge on two sides is a deliberate part of the design. It gives the throw a relaxed, casual look rather than a formal bound hem.

Which size should I choose for my bed?

The smaller 130 x 180cm suits a single bed or a chair, while the larger 240 x 260cm is generous enough to dress a double or larger bed with drop on both sides.

Will it keep me warm?

It is a light, airy layer rather than a heavy blanket, so it is ideal for cooler evenings and warmer months when a thick woven throw would feel like too much.

Does cotton get softer over time?

Cotton is a natural fibre that tends to soften with washing and use, so the throw generally feels more comfortable the longer you have it.