de Le Cuona | Victoria Throw with Fringe & Suede Edge – Ruby

The Victoria throw is a finished piece rather than a length of cloth, and its details are what set it apart. It has a fringe at the ends and a suede edge, which gives the throw a little structure and a considered, tailored feel. Ruby is a deep, saturated red with real warmth, closer to a ripe berry than to anything bright. In a restrained room it works as a single note of colour, and it reads best when it has a quiet surface around it to sit against.

The throw is 140 cm wide and is sold each, under the reference VIC4T. The design is by de Le Cuona, and it comes with the fringe and suede edge described in the name. We have not been given the composition, the length or the place of making, so we would rather not guess at them here. If those details matter for your project, ask us and we will confirm them with the maker before you commit, so that you know exactly what you are bringing into the house.

We would lay Victoria across the foot of a bed in a guest room, folded in thirds so the fringe and the edge are both visible. It also suits the arm of a leather or linen sofa, or the back of a reading chair by a window, where it can be pulled over the knees in the evening. For pairing, we like Ruby against oatmeal, stone and soft white, and next to dark timber, where the red takes on a deeper, almost wine-like tone.

Because it is a throw, there is no making up, but a few small points are worth noting. Fold it rather than hanging it for long periods, so that the fringe keeps its shape and the edge does not stretch. Keep it out of strong direct sun, which can soften a rich red over time. Check the care instructions that come with the piece before cleaning, and treat the suede edge gently, avoiding damp and rubbing.