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The Antiquity of Comfort: A Sepia Parchment Woven Throw Blanket
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The Antiquity of Comfort: A Sepia Parchment Woven Throw Blanket
Do not mistake this for a mere covering. This is a textile artifact, a grand, woven transcription of history designed to remind you that even relaxation is a complex, structured event.
This Woven Throw Blanket channels the muted, sophisticated tones of aged parchment and faded fresco, presenting a mesmerizing field of vertical stripes in shades of terracotta red and sandy ochre. The pattern is a study in Mudéjar—the architectural and decorative style of medieval Spain where Islamic geometry and Christian forms fused—and it utilizes complex, repeating starburst and geometric tile motifs (azulejo). The linearity provides structure; the patterns deliver the beautiful, dense visual chaos.
Fact of the Absurd: In the Middle Ages, complex monochromatic or duotone patterns like this were often rendered in plaster (yesería) or wood, serving as an unending, visually prayerful background. By draping yourself in this throw, you are adopting the serene, repetitive logic of an ancient wall, making your simple act of sitting a profound, historically layered experience.
The pattern is woven, not printed, giving the motifs a wonderful tactile depth and ensuring the historical structure remains even after repeated encounters with the vacuum cleaner. The tapestry-like finish and soft fringe confirm its status as both a decorative statement piece and a source of profound, existential warmth.
It’s an absolute necessity for the historically minded minimalist, the contemplative maximalist, or anyone who believes their sofa deserves a silent, sophisticated commentary on the nature of design.
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By Antique I.November 15, 2021 • Verified Purchase
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A beautiful small blanket that is perfect for covering your legs while curled up in front of the fire, or for a decorative touch on the sofa. We also think it looks brilliant as a Christmas table centerpiece. We are delighted with it. The colors are absolutely perfect. Vibrant yet traditional. The pattern retains its lovely details despite the texture of the fabric. Very classy product that will not disappoint as a gift.
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Tsi M.December 28, 2021 • Verified Purchase
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I was pleasantly surprised when I received the cotton throw blanket. It was made with such high quality. I am just about to order another throw. The colors are so vibrate and the weaving is so neat. Affordable as well. I really love my throw.
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Leigh F.November 9, 2017 • Verified Purchase
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Creator Review
A quality printed throw has its advantages. This is a much finer weave throw than its loopier cousins, and though lighter, it is worth the investment for custom room accessorizing. The back is much prettier than the typical brown, and the fringe on the long sides very vivid, the selvage nicely done. Before photographing, I washed the throw in cold water, delicate, with a thicker woven throw the same size. On tumble dry low, this throw was dry in half the time as the other. This is a very practical quality if you use throws for furniture covers or to wrap up in frequently. The sleekness of the fabric makes it a great layer for accenting or protecting without the feeling of sitting on too much stuff. Perfect for napping or when you feel a light chill coming on. The color printing is beautiful and on this fabric, matched the design and color of my Photoshop image. This is an advantage for blending room fabrics and colors. The fringe on the short sides prints the colors from the design image and therefore varies from the side fringe. I streaked a white fractal line through the plaid pattern to give the illusion of weaving. This printed as crisp as an illusory thread, and put some white in the short side fringe, showing another advantage of print vs loomed- for artistic purposes, line lines, detail, and color integrity can be planned and preserved. My loomed throws have color limitations and more of a needlepoint texture. Print throws reproduce an exact image. The throw felt a little stiff straight out of the package, but this went away in the first delicate wash. Of course I searched the wash water for ink or bleeding and there was none.
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