Handloomed Throws in Wool & Cotton

Handloomed throws woven in Bhuj in the rare Bhujodi extra-weft tradition, where raised texture is built into the cloth itself, in warm merino wool and breathable Bhujodi cotton.

Every throw is limited edition and ships free to the US and Canada with duties covered.

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Common Questions

What is Bhujodi weaving?

Bhujodi extra-weft handweaving is one of the few surviving textile traditions from Bhuj, in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, named for the village of Bhujodi where the weaving community has worked for generations. Supplementary threads are woven across the base cloth to create raised texture and motif from within the fabric itself, rather than being embroidered or printed on afterwards. Each throw is made on a traditional handloom, and the technique is recognised as a protected heritage craft of Kutch.

What is extra-weft weaving?

Extra-weft weaving adds supplementary threads across the base cloth during weaving to build raised pattern and texture into the fabric itself. Because the motif is woven in rather than embroidered or printed on afterwards, it is integral to the cloth and does not lift, peel, or fray with use. It is the defining technique of Bhujodi handweaving in Kutch.

What is the difference between the merino wool and Bhujodi cotton throws?

Both are woven in Bhuj using the same extra-weft tradition; the difference is material and use. The merino wool throws are warmer, with more drape and weight, suited to a sofa or bed in cooler months. The Bhujodi cotton throws are lighter and more breathable, ideal year-round and in warmer climates. Both carry the raised, textural motif that defines Bhujodi cloth.

Is merino wool itchy or soft?

Merino wool is one of the softest natural wools, with a finer fibre than standard wool, so it feels smooth rather than scratchy against the skin. It is naturally temperature-regulating and breathable, which is why it is prized for throws and blankets. The merino throws in this collection combine that softness with the raised Bhujodi handweave.

How do you wash a handloomed wool or cotton throw?

Merino wool throws should be dry-cleaned or gently hand-washed cold and dried flat to keep their shape; Bhujodi cotton can usually be hand-washed cold and air-dried. Avoid wringing, and keep wool out of prolonged direct sunlight. Full care instructions are included with every order, and handled well a handloomed throw softens and improves with use.

How do you style a handwoven throw?

Drape a throw along the back or arm of a sofa for a relaxed line, or fold it in thirds across the foot of a bed for a layered, hotel-finished look. The raised Bhujodi texture reads best against smoother upholstery such as leather, linen, or flat-woven cotton, and pairs naturally with handwoven silk cushions.

Do handloomed throws ship free to the US and Canada?

Yes. All orders ship free to the US and Canada with all duties covered, so the listed price is the final price. Most in-stock throws ship within 2–5 business days. Each throw is limited edition and handwoven in Bhuj, Gujarat, which makes it a popular housewarming and wedding gift.

What is Bhujodi weaving?

Bhujodi extra-weft handweaving is one of the few surviving textile traditions from Bhuj, in the Kutch region of Gujarat, named for the village of Bhujodi where the weaving community has worked for generations. Supplementary threads are woven across the base cloth to create raised texture and motif from within the fabric itself, rather than being embroidered or printed on afterwards. Each throw is made on a traditional pit or frame loom, and the technique is recognised as a protected heritage craft of Kutch. Read more on the About page.

What is the difference between the merino wool and Bhujodi cotton throws?

Both are woven in Bhuj using the same extra-weft tradition; the difference is material and use. The merino wool throws are warmer, with more drape and weight, suited to a sofa or bed in cooler months. The Bhujodi cotton throws are lighter and more breathable, ideal year-round and in warmer climates. Both carry the raised, textural motif that defines Bhujodi cloth.

How do you care for a handloomed wool or cotton throw?

Merino wool throws should be dry-cleaned or gently hand-washed cold and dried flat to keep their shape; Bhujodi cotton can usually be hand-washed cold and air-dried. Avoid wringing, and keep wool out of prolonged direct sunlight. Full care instructions ship with every order, and handled well a handloomed throw is an heirloom-grade piece that softens and improves with use.

How do you style a handwoven throw?

Drape a throw along the back or arm of a sofa for a relaxed line, or fold it in thirds across the foot of a bed for a layered, hotel-finished look. The raised Bhujodi texture reads best against smoother upholstery — leather, linen, or flat-woven cotton — and pairs naturally with handwoven silk cushions from the wider handwoven textiles collection.

Are handloomed throws a good gift, and do they ship free?

A handwoven throw is a natural housewarming or wedding gift — useful, tactile, and unlikely to be duplicated. All orders ship free to the US and Canada with duties covered, and most in-stock pieces ship within 2–5 business days.