8 Favorites: Arty Abstract Throws

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Not sure about laying down a bold, statement-making abstract rug? (See our story about the trend here.) Consider its commitment-light cousin: the abstract blanket.

Here, 8 appealing modern throws, each a conversation starter:

artist dee clements of chicago based studio herron designs and weaves the cotto 9 — Above: Artist Dee Clements of Chicago-based Studio Herron designs and weaves the cotton throws sold on her website. We’re partial to her Architecture Throw (pictured, $180), but we’re also quite enamored with her Lee Throw, named for painter (and Jackson Pollock’s wife) Lee Krasner.

Above: The nine-year-old brand Cold Picnic arguably brought the trend to the masses. Their Shipwrecked Knit Blanket is $200.

$viso&#8\2\17;s tapestry blankets are bound in natural canvas. the brand car 11$

Above: Viso’s tapestry blankets are bound in natural canvas. The brand carries a range of Matisse-like cotton versions, all woven on a German jacquard loom. This Tapestry Blanket V52 is based on a design by artist Marleigh Culver; $220.

all roads, a metal and fiber arts collective in the mojave desert, makes hand w 12 — Above: All Roads, a metal and fiber arts collective in the Mojave Desert, makes hand-woven throws from recycled cotton. Both the Agua Fria Blanket (pictured here) and the Desert Sun Blanket (featured at top) are $198 each.

sara berks, founder of minna, an online store that specializes in textiles prod 13 — Above: Sara Berks, founder of Minna, an online store that specializes in textiles produced in collaboration with artisans in developing countries, designed this wool Abstract Throw, which was then handwoven by a Uruguayan women’s cooperative; $350 at DWR. (It’s also available in different colors at Food52.)

ferm living&#8\2\17;s cotton mirage blanket comes in three colors (shown is 14 — Above: Ferm Living’s cotton Mirage Blanket comes in three colors (shown is mustard); €135.

slowdown studio currently carries \16 artist designed blankets. this one, the a 15 — Above: Slowdown Studio currently carries 16 artist-designed blankets. This one, the Arthur Throw, is by East London-based textile designer and artist Laurie Maun; $230.

the cotton and wool woven afaf blanket features a hand embroidered wool design; 16 — Above: The cotton and wool woven AFAF blanket features a hand-embroidered wool design; €455 from Marrakesh-based brand LRNCE.

For more textiles inspiration, see:

10 Easy Pieces: The Mohair Throw Blanket (A Stylist’s Secret Weapon)
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