Igbo Handwoven Throw Cloth

A Cloth Steeped in History and Rather Marvellous Craftsmanship

There's something rather wonderful about owning a piece of textile that's been created the old-fashioned way, on an upright frame loom, by weavers who've perfected their craft over generations. This handwoven throw, also known as akwete cloth, is precisely that sort of thing. It's a proper showstopper, and yes, we're aware of how fortunate you are to have stumbled upon it.

Why Choose Our Handwoven Throw?

Authentically Crafted: Each piece is woven on traditional upright frame looms using time-honoured techniques. The foundation is cotton, whilst decorative patterns and effects are introduced with heavier textured threads or beautifully contrasting colours that sing against the base fabric.

Steeped in Cultural Significance: The motifs adorning this cloth aren't arbitrary squiggles, I'm afraid. Each design has a proper name, suggested by its appearance or bestowed by the innovator who dreamed it into being. Certain patterns were historically reserved for royalty, which is rather rather exclusive when you think about it.

Fabulously Versatile: Whether you drape it across a sofa, use it as a wall hanging, or wrap yourself in its warmth, this throw works splendidly in any space that could do with a touch of genuine artistry and cultural richness.

Product Details:

Dimensions: 116 centimetres by 170 centimetres, making it utterly fetching for layering or displaying.

Materials: Traditional cotton weave with decorative threads in contrasting textures and colours, creating depth and visual intrigue.

Craftsmanship: Hand woven using methods passed down through generations of skilled artisans, meaning no two pieces are quite identical.

This is the sort of textile acquisition that tends to prompt rather good conversations. It's beautifully made, properly meaningful, and wonderfully authentic. The sort of thing you'll still adore years from now, when newer things have fallen out of favour.