Antik Matelasse Throw

The Antik Matelasse Throw is 81% cotton and 19% linen, woven in a jacquard weave and garment-washed after construction. The cotton-linen blend responds differently to the garment dye bath, producing a subtle color variegation across the pattern that gives each throw its dimensional, hand-quilted character.

Matelasse is a French weaving technique that uses thick filling yarn to create a raised, quilted-looking surface without actual stitching. MATTEO worked with Italian weavers in Northern Italy to produce the Antik Matelasse in its raw loomstate, then put the fabric through a garment-washing process that softens the hand and brings the pattern's texture to life. The result mimics the look of an antique hand quilt.

The throw measures 50 x 70 inches (127 x 178 cm), finished with a 1-inch hem and mitered corners. That size works across a sofa arm, the foot of a bed, or folded over a chair without overpowering the piece it rests on.

Yes. The cotton-linen construction softens with each wash, and the garment-washing process MATTEO uses at the point of manufacture gives it a head start on that break-in feel. The pattern also holds its character whether the throw is laid flat or left wrinkled, so it requires no special staging after laundering.

Machine wash in lukewarm water with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse, separating lights from darks. Do not use chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide, as the reactive dyes used in garment-dyeing are not resistant to whitening agents. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling; line drying gives the best result. Do not iron. You can read more about MATTEO's garment-dyeing process here.

Garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, and MATTEO allows for a shade variation of +/- 10% from dye lot to dye lot. Two throws ordered in the same color may read as slightly different tones depending on their respective dye batches. This variation is inherent to the technique and contributes to the hand-made character of each piece.

The Antik Matelasse Throw coordinates naturally with the Antik Matelasse Coverlet and Antik Matelasse Shams for a layered bed look. Its understated jacquard pattern also works alongside solid linen or cotton bedding, where the textural contrast carries the visual interest without competing colors. For a complete view of the Antik Matelasse collection, see the Quilts + Textures Collection.

The throw is a grounded gift choice for anyone who invests in long-lasting home textiles. At 50 x 70 inches in a jacquard cotton-linen weave, it reads as a considered, specific object rather than a generic blanket. The breadth of available colors, from White and Off White to Coal, Night, and Bark, makes it easy to match an existing bedroom or living room palette.