Descending Tiger Woven Throw Blanket

There is very little hesitation in this tiger. The forepaws reach down, the tail curls overhead, and dark red streaks cut around an ochre-and-black body with its mouth open. The light ground gives the whole animal room to read clearly, so you get a complete character rather than an anonymous patch of animal print. That is the reason to choose this throw: it brings the tiger itself into the room, expression and all.

Spread it across dark bedding and the pale field makes the descending pose particularly clear. On a sofa, let the head and forepaws remain visible instead of folding the picture into a narrow strip. You can keep the other cushions plain and allow the red accents to do the work, or pick up a little of that red in a nearby object. The machine-woven surface changes the illustration at close range, where individual yellow, black, cream and maroon threads become apparent. Fringe softens the rectangular edge without making the animal any less determined. It is an effective counterpoint to neat furniture and careful symmetry, with a sense of movement that comes from the drawing rather than from adding more objects.

The two sizes have a small but useful colour difference. The approximately 140 × 180 cm version has a pure white ground; the approximately 180 × 230 cm version uses a natural off-white that gives the scene a warmer, older-looking tone. Both measurements include the fringe. Made from polyester-cotton yarn and washable at up to 30°C with the appropriate care, it can be used as a throw or bed covering rather than reserved for display. Let the tiger take its place among the everyday furniture. It seems unlikely to ask permission.

Product Details

Material: Polyester-cotton yarn

Dimensions: Approximately 140 × 180 cm or 180 × 230 cm, including fringe; measurement allowance 2 to 4 cm

Craftsmanship: Machine woven with fringed edges

Color: Tiger motif in black, ochre, cream, and deep red; the 140 x 180 cm size has a pure white base, while the 180 x 230 cm size has a natural off-white base

Care: Machine wash at or below 30°C. Wash separately with neutral detergent, hang dry, and avoid high-temperature tumble drying, bleach, and disinfectants