Prancing Horse Jacquard Tapestry Throw

The horse is caught at the best possible moment: legs lifted, mane in motion, its elaborate harness almost keeping pace with the landscape around it. Turquoise, coral and gold-toned details run through the saddle and breastcollar, while deep blue and teal forms sweep up from below. Against the warmer cream and ochre ground, that darker movement gives the scene its energy. It is a lively picture to bring into a room, with more character than another evenly repeated pattern.

Keep the central figure visible when you drape the throw, letting the horse travel across the back and seat of a plain chair. A fold at the edge can reveal the multicoloured fringe without swallowing the face or the decorated saddle. If you would rather see the whole composition at once, display it as a wall tapestry. Dark timber and muted upholstery give those turquoise notes a particularly good setting; one small coral-coloured object nearby can pick up the harness without turning the room into a matching set. The aim is to enjoy the picture, not to rebuild the room around every colour in it.

Yarn-dyed jacquard gives the image a visible woven structure. Up close, the harness's circles and curves break into interlaced threads; from a little farther away, the horse comes together again. That change of scale is part of the attraction. The polyester-cotton textile can serve as a sofa throw or cover blanket as well as a display piece, and it can be machine washed gently in cold water. Choose it for a corner that feels too static, or simply because a beautifully dressed horse in full motion is a far more entertaining companion than a plain throw.

Product Details

Material: Polyester-cotton blend

Craftsmanship: Yarn-dyed jacquard weave

Color: Brown, cream, beige, gold, ochre, turquoise, coral, and indigo

Finish: Multicolored fringe along all four edges

Uses: Wall tapestry, sofa throw or cover blanket

Care: Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle, or place in a laundry bag