Shiraz Polyester Throw - Navy

The Shiraz throw is woven from 100% polyester in a deep navy ground carried across by a large-scale damask in warm gold. It measures 130 x 170cm, a generous single-throw size that reaches across a made bed or drapes over the back and arm of a sofa without pulling short. The face has the raised, slightly plush handle of a woven chenille-style jacquard, and one long edge is finished with a heavy twisted-cord bullion fringe in a pale champagne gold, which is what gives the piece its dressed, formal look.

This is a throw for a room you want to feel finished rather than casual. The navy and gold reads well against dark wood, so it sits naturally on a sleigh bed or a leather chair, and it works as the layer that ties a scheme together when your walls or headboard already carry a deep tone. Fold it across the foot of the bed for the fringe to hang and show, or trail it over a sofa arm so the cord tassels fall where they catch the light. It pairs with plain cushions in gold, cream or ink blue, letting the damask do the talking.

Being polyester, it is hard-wearing and holds its colour well, and the fibre resists the creasing and shrinking that catch out natural cloths. The fringe is the detail to mind: a twisted cord like this benefits from being smoothed straight after handling so it hangs cleanly. Treat the throw gently in the wash and keep the fringe from tangling and it will keep its shape. The damask and the bullion trim together make it a decorative rather than an everyday utility piece, best kept for the rooms you want to look their best.

What size is this throw and what will it cover?

It measures 130 x 170cm, enough to drape across a single bed or over the back and arm of a two-seater sofa with the fringe hanging free.

What is the throw made from?

It is 100% polyester, a hard-wearing synthetic fibre that holds its colour and resists the shrinking and heavy creasing you get with some natural cloths.

How should I look after the twisted-cord fringe?

Smooth the cords straight by hand after handling so they hang cleanly, and keep them from tangling in use, as a bullion fringe knots more easily than a plain hem.

Is the pattern the same on both sides?

The photographs show one patterned face in navy and gold; we cannot confirm the reverse from the record, so treat the shown side as the display face.

What colours does it work with?

The navy and gold sits well with dark wood furniture and pairs easily with plain cushions in gold, cream or deep blue for a formal, layered look.