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Stylish throws and blankets to carry you through winter
The best blankets, throws and bedspreads, from gingham to graphic illustration
Though it’s no one’s first consideration when planning interiors, little else will feel as essential as a cosy blanket when the British winter really gets going. The best designs are those you’ll want to have on display, whether artfully draped over the back of a sofa, folded at the foot of a bed or stored in a basket. Some of the throws below are even designed to double up as wall tapestries.
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‘Irregular Border’ blanket, Abask
Abask’s new collection with LA-based interior architect firm Studio Shamshiri is crafted by local cashmere artisans in the Himalayas and Nepal. It includes wafty blankets that are woven by hand, as well as cushions and home accessories in eye-catching colour-blocking combinations. From £2,200, abask.com
‘Masisse Ocean’ blanket, Mantas Ezcaray
For a highly comforting injection of autumnal hues like chesnut brown and mauve, let us introduce you to Mantas Ezcaray’s new mohair stripe throw for Heal’s. The soft furnishing looks best when thrown haphazardly together with the company’s new range of cosy cushions – the only company you need to enter the oncoming colder months. £279, heals.com
Mohair blankets, Layered
Cold winter nights call for bundling up in plenty of blankets. Swedish interior design brand Layered’s mohair blankets, designed by renowned Scandinavian artist Evelina Kroon, are perfect for cocooning and come in wintery colours such as ‘Canola’, ‘Dancing Doll’ and ‘Fall Foliage’ (all pictured). Pair with the artist’s ‘A Walk in the Park’ series of rugs for extra hygge. £600, layeredinterior.com
‘Outline’ throw, Hübsch Interior
Whether it’s wrapped around you or draped over the settee, this throw is a warm, playful addition to any home. Colourful lines give the blanket a modernist aesthetic while the tassels say bohemian granduer. Approx £119, hubsch-interior.com
‘Bob’ blanket, Pappelina
Swedish rug brand Pappelina may be best known for its sustainable rugs but its new blanket is just as cosy. Designed with the brand’s stripey pattern ‘Bob’, the monochrome throw is crafted from a blend of 50 per cent lambswool and 50 per cent soft cotton chenille: the cosy companion for nights in. £149, pappelina.com
‘Eames Wool’ blanket in ‘Dot Pattern’, Vitra
Part of the ‘Eames Special Collection’, this merino wool blanket was designed by one of the most prominent design duos of the twentieth century, Charles and Ray Eames. Fast forward to today and Vitra has started manufacturing the jacquard blanket in various colour iterations. Its latest version comes in a rich, deep red hue and cream colourway, which really makes the dot pattern stand out. Approx £419, nordicnew.nl
‘Echelle Plaid’ blanket, Hermés
Part of luxury Parisian fashion house Hermés’ latest homeware collection, this geometric-print blanket is made from 100 per cent cashmere. It has been hand-spun and woven using the ikat technique – a special method of dyeing the fabric. Price on application, hermes.com
‘The Colours of Le Corbusier’ blanket, Tekla
Danish lifestyle brand Tekla has released a second collection of mohair blankets based on the colour palettes seen in Le Corbusier’s Le Cabanon, a small wooden cabin in which the architect spent his final years. Each 130 by 200 centimetre blanket comes in four new tones and is hand-woven in Spain, where it is finished with thick tassels. £665, teklafabrics.com
‘The Plough’ throw, Toogood
Whether you opt for the cream version or the black one, this blanket is guaranteed to fulfil all your comfort needs. Though minimalist and subtle, the handwoven textile exudes luxury as it is made from 100 per cent merino wool. £450, t-o-o-g-o-o-d.com
‘Tiglio’ blanket, Lanerossi
This lightweight wool blanket is for those who can’t make up their mind as it’s burgundy on one side and orange on the other. For added eccentricity, it is covered in a contemporary dot pattern that gives the effect of an optical illusion. Approx £250, lanerossi.com
‘Yellow Ochre Stripe’ blanket, Sally Hampson
Don’t let winter limit you to dark and sultry colours. Instead, lift the atmosphere with a sunny yellow blanket. London based-designer Sally Hampson’s handwoven woollen addition comes in an ochre hue that will spread golden cheer, even in the coldest months. £185, sallyhampson.com
'The Modernist' blanket, Print Sisters
Featuring a modernist design that was originally created in 1923, this cosy number by Print Sisters is the perfect addition to your home and will add a stylish finishing touch to your sofa or wall. £199, printsistersarchive.com
'Bislett' throw, Røros Tweed
Inspired by the Moiré phenomenon, this throw by Norwegian brand Røros Tweed is characterised by its playful geometry that reflects the jacquard weave’s horizontal and vertical direction, available in this alluring combination of peach and pistachio. £219, heals.com
Bulgarian wool blanket, Toast
Inspired by the Bulgarian ‘shevitza’ - a distinctive folklore decoration applied to clothes and costumes throughout the country - this blanket is made by a workshop committed to maintaining the age-old textiles technique from the Rhodope Mountains region in Bulgaria. Woven from heavy wool gathered by local shepherds, it's a cosy sensation. £110, toa.st
‘Stripe blanket’, Loewe
Thanks to its iconic logo, this cosy, fringe-trimmed blanket made from mohair wool would make for an easily recognisable status symbol on any sofa or chair. The chunky stripe and leather panel only serve to heighten the luxury. £1,100, loewe.com
'Move & Groove' throw, Something Good Studio
Something Good Studio’s annual Young Designer Competition serves as a platform for emerging South African creatives. This particular design by Leo Reeder was selected by the public as one of the top three winning designs in 2021 and we think this reversible throw seems just right for lazy days on the sofa. £170, akojomarket.com
‘Vrou’ cotton throw, Mungo
Using traditional weaving techniques and the iconic checks of Harris Tweed, a vibrant junction of colours is created in this throw made in South Africa by Mungo. Turning a classic design into something intriguing, graphic and contemporary, its chameleon personality makes sure no two folds appear the same. £215, arddunstores.com
Floral-jacquard throw, Erdem
Expertly knitted from a blend of cashmere and merino wool, this throw is from one of Erdem Moralıoğlu's first interior collections. This navy and white jacquard-woven throw is offset by splashes of bold red flowers, making it the perfect candidate to be draped over a simple sofa or chair. £980, net-a-porter.com
Italian wool blanket, Desmond & Dempsey
This lush, reversible blanket is hand-spun in Italy from the finest wool and is thick, sophisticated and buttery soft. With a return of the bandana print, this gorgeous blanket is basically like a pair fancy pyjamas, but for your sofa. £400, desmondanddempsey.com
‘Entire Tapestry’ blanket, Ferm Living
Cleverly designed to be dual purpose and made using traditional tapestry techniques, this abstract blanket is equally at home hung on a wall as it is as an extra layer on a chilly evening. £125, twentytwentyone.co.uk
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