Antik Matelasse Throw

The Antik Matelasse Throw is 81% cotton and 19% linen, woven using a jacquard technique that uses thick filling yarn to mimic an antique hand quilt. Both fibers react differently in the garment dye bath, producing a subtle color variegation throughout the pattern. The raw loomstate fabric is then garment-washed using MATTEO's special washing process, which softens the fabric and brings the texture to life. Learn more about MATTEO's garment-dyeing process.

The Antik Matelasse Throw measures 50 x 70 inches (127 x 178 cm). This is a standard throw size, wide enough to drape over a sofa or fold at the foot of a bed. The 1-inch hem with mitered corners gives it a clean, finished edge.

Matelasse is a French weaving technique that uses thick filling yarn woven into a jacquard structure to create a raised, quilted appearance without any actual quilting stitches. The texture closely resembles antique hand-quilted textiles. MATTEO's Antik Matelasse is woven by one of the finest Italian weavers in Northern Italy, then garment-washed in Los Angeles to soften the fabric and develop its characteristic dimensional texture. See the full Antik Matelasse Coverlet and Quilts + Textures Collection for coordinating pieces.

It does. The cotton-linen blend softens with each washing, so the throw becomes more supple the more it is used and laundered. The garment-washing process applied at MATTEO's Los Angeles studio gives it a head start, but the fabric continues to improve with regular care. The jacquard pattern also holds its character whether the throw is pressed flat or left with natural wrinkles.

Wash the throw separately from other garments, sorting by light and dark colors. Use a lukewarm wash cycle with gentle detergent and a cool rinse, and avoid overloading the machine. Do not use chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide, as these whitening agents will damage the reactive garment dye. Tumble dry on low heat, remove promptly to reduce wrinkling, and do not iron.

Garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, and MATTEO allows for a shade variation of plus or minus 10% between dye lots. This means two throws ordered in the same colorway at different times may have a subtle tonal difference. The color variegation that occurs between the cotton and linen yarns within a single throw is part of the fabric's character, not a defect. For a closer look at the fabric and color before purchasing, the Antik Matelasse Swatch is available.

The Antik Matelasse Throw is part of a full Antik Matelasse collection that includes the Antik Matelasse Coverlet, Antik Matelasse Sham, and Antik Matelasse Decorative Pillow. The throw works at the foot of a bed layered over linen or cotton sheets, or draped over a chair or sofa. Because the colorways span neutrals like White, Greige, and Oat through deeper tones like Coal and Night, most layer naturally with MATTEO's Vintage Linen and cotton bedding collections.

The Antik Matelasse Throw is a considered choice for a wedding registry or housewarming gift. The 50 x 70 inch format is versatile across bedroom and living spaces, and the 15-color range means it fits a range of interiors. The jacquard weave and mitered corner hem give it a level of construction detail that reads clearly as a quality textile. For a coordinated gift, the Antik Matelasse Coverlet pairs directly with the throw.