Strawberry Thief Jacquard Cotton Throw - Forest Green

This is a woven jacquard throw carrying the Strawberry Thief pattern, William Morris's 1883 design of paired birds among strawberries, tulips and scrolling foliage. It measures 140 x 170cm, which is a generous single-throw size: long enough to fall down both sides of an armchair and wide enough to reach across a small sofa or lie diagonally over a double bed. The face reads deep forest green with the birds and flowers picked out in cream, sage and rust, and the pattern is built into the cloth by the weave rather than printed on top, so the design carries a real depth of texture.

A throw like this is happiest where it is seen and used. Draped over the back of a favourite chair, folded across the foot of a bed, or gathered on a reading corner, it does the everyday job of adding warmth while doing the decorative one at the same time. The green ground sits comfortably against panelled walls, natural wood and darker-toned rooms, and the botanical motif pairs naturally with other Morris patterns if you already own them. It works as the one strong piece in an otherwise plain scheme, or as a quieter partner to a bolder cushion.

The cloth is a blend of acrylic and cotton, so it has the cotton's soft handle with the resilience the acrylic brings, and a jacquard weave that shows the pattern on both faces in reversed colour. A fringed trim finishes the edge. Please follow the care label, as we hold no washing instructions for this piece in our record. Strawberry Thief is one of the most recognised patterns in the Morris archive, and this throw brings that heritage design into a size made for daily use.

What is the Strawberry Thief pattern?

It is William Morris's 1883 design showing thrushes among strawberry plants and flowering foliage, one of the most recognised patterns from his archive.

How big is this throw and what will it cover?

It measures 140 x 170cm, a generous size for draping over an armchair, folding along the foot of a bed, or spreading across a small sofa.

What is it made from?

The cloth is a blend of 62% acrylic and 38% cotton, giving a soft handle from the cotton with the added resilience the acrylic brings.

Is the pattern printed or woven in?

It is a jacquard weave, so the pattern is built into the cloth itself and shows on both faces in reversed colour rather than being printed on the surface.

How should I clean it?

Please follow the care label sewn into the throw, as the manufacturer's specific washing guidance is not listed in the information we hold.