de Le Cuona | Sashiko Bed Throw with Fringe Detail – Calico

The Sashiko throw is the sort of piece we reach for when a bed looks finished but not yet lived in. The name points to the Japanese tradition of running stitch, and the effect here is a quiet, hand-worked surface that gives a plain neutral some texture without adding colour or pattern. Calico is a soft, natural off-white, warm rather than bright, so it sits easily on white linen or against darker bedding. The fringe detail gives the edge a relaxed finish, and the throw hangs well when folded.

This is a finished throw rather than a length of cloth, sold each. It measures 132 cm in width, and the reference is SAS2T from de Le Cuona. We do not have the length, fibre content or care instructions to hand, so please ask us for the full specification before you buy if you need them. The colourway is Calico, and the fringe is part of the design, so it needs no making-up. It arrives ready to use, which is a relief for a piece that is often an afterthought.

We would fold it lengthways across the foot of a bed, over a layer of plain white or oatmeal linen, so the stitched texture catches the light along the edge. It also works over the arm of a sofa, or across the seat of a reading chair where you want something soft to hand. Pair it with a darker bolster or a single cushion in a deep tone, and the pale throw becomes the calm element in the room, rather than a blank one.

Handling and care matter with any fringed piece, so please ask us for the maker's care guidance before the first wash or clean. In general, we would keep a fringe from catching on zips or rough surfaces, and comb it out gently by hand rather than pulling at it. Fold it rather than hanging it to store, so the weight of the cloth does not stretch the stitching over time. Check the 132 cm width against your bed before ordering, as it is a throw rather than a cover.