Copper cotton throw held up against a white wall, showing its full size, woven motif bands and twisted fringe.
Stone cotton throw with copper accents draped over a wooden armchair beside a matching pillow and a potted plant.
Almond cotton throw with gold woven bands draped over the arm of a grey sofa.
Stone cotton throw held up against a white wall, showing its copper and gold motif bands.
Almond cotton throw hanging from a rail, with gold and cream woven bands and twisted fringe.
Steel blue cotton throw held up against a white wall, with navy and white woven bands.
Close-up of the stone cotton throw folded, showing the gold woven motif along the edge.
Steel blue cotton throw close-up with notes: 100% hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, WFTO Fair Trade certified, highly textured and soft, machine wash and tumble dry.
Person holding the copper cotton throw open against a white wall.
Woman with the steel blue cotton throw draped over her shoulder.
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Copper cotton throw held up against a white wall, showing its full size, woven motif bands and twisted fringe.
Stone cotton throw with copper accents draped over a wooden armchair beside a matching pillow and a potted plant.
Almond cotton throw with gold woven bands draped over the arm of a grey sofa.
Stone cotton throw held up against a white wall, showing its copper and gold motif bands.
Almond cotton throw hanging from a rail, with gold and cream woven bands and twisted fringe.
Steel blue cotton throw held up against a white wall, with navy and white woven bands.
Close-up of the stone cotton throw folded, showing the gold woven motif along the edge.
Steel blue cotton throw close-up with notes: 100% hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, WFTO Fair Trade certified, highly textured and soft, machine wash and tumble dry.
Person holding the copper cotton throw open against a white wall.
Woman with the steel blue cotton throw draped over her shoulder.
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Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Throw Blanket - Woven Stripe

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

A handwoven cotton throw in a solid color, crossed at each end by bands of a traditional Ethiopian woven motif and finished with twisted fringe. It is light enough to leave on the bed all year, and big enough to spread out as a picnic blanket.

The motif, called Zenach, turns up on cloth Ethiopians wear for weddings and holidays. It is the same pattern as our Woven Stripe pillow cover, so the two pair naturally.

Copper is a warm rust. Almond is a soft sand with gold bands. Stone is a pale grey with copper and gold accents. Steel blue is a deep blue-teal with navy and white bands.

  • Size - 55 x 78 inches (140 x 200 cm)
  • Fiber - 100% Ethiopian cotton, hand-spun
  • Finish - woven motif bands at each end, twisted fringe
  • Care - machine wash cold, tumble dry

Woven on a large floor loom in a Fair Trade workshop in Addis Ababa that has been woman-owned for over twenty years - a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization. Handwoven, so weave tension and color depth vary a little from piece to piece. Made in Ethiopia.

Pairs well with

Ethiopia has one of the oldest weaving traditions in East Africa. This throw comes from a workshop in Addis Ababa that has been woman-owned for more than twenty years and employs more than 100 artisans at equitable pay.

The cotton is grown in Ethiopia and spun by hand, then woven on one of the workshop's large floor looms and finished with twisted fringe.

The Zenach motif comes from cloth Ethiopians wear for weddings, holidays and other occasions worth dressing for.

The workshop has been a member of the World Fair Trade Organization since 2009 and a guaranteed member since 2019, fully verified against the ten principles of Fair Trade across its business and its supply chain.

  • 100% Ethiopian cotton, hand-spun
  • Woven on a large floor loom
  • Traditional Zenach motif bands at each end
  • Twisted fringe
  • No synthetic fibers

Measured flat.

  • 55 x 78 inches (140 x 200 cm)
  • Approximate weight: 1.5 lb
  • Copper, almond, stone or steel blue, each with contrasting motif bands

Handwoven, so weave tension and color depth vary a little from piece to piece.

  • Machine wash cold with like colors.
  • Tumble dry.
  • Iron if needed.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Hand-spun cotton softens with every wash.

How big is it?

55 x 78 inches (140 x 200 cm) - enough for two on the sofa or across the foot of a queen bed.

Can I machine wash it?

Yes. Cold water, then tumble dry.

Can I use it outside?

Yes. It is light and washable, so it works as a picnic blanket too.

Does it match the pillow cover?

Yes. Our Woven Stripe pillow cover uses the same Zenach motif and comes in the same colors.

Where is it made?

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

BUSH & BRIAR

Nature's Way is how I decide what earns a place in the shop. Six things, and every one of them is checkable on the product page above.

  1. Natural materials, named - I state the actual material, like milulu grass, baby alpaca or Ethiopian cotton, rather than a vague adjective.
  2. Made by hand - woven or carved by hand, not pressed, molded or machine-made.
  3. A named place - the region it was made in, taken from the maker's own labelling.
  4. From me or from the maker - some pieces I stock and pack myself in California; others ship directly from the maker who made them. Either way, I chose every piece, and I'm your point of contact for questions, orders and returns.
  5. Made in small batches - handmade, never mass-produced, so stock can run low.
  6. No claim I cannot show you - if I cannot verify it, it does not go on the page.

Pieces I stock myself ship from my workspace in Southern California, usually within 1–2 business days.

Other pieces ship directly from the maker who made them, which can take longer. If you need something by a certain date, email me at support@bushandbriar.com before you order and I'll tell you what to expect.

If your order includes pieces from more than one place, they may arrive in separate packages, each with its own tracking.

Shipping is free on orders over $70. Orders under $70 ship for a flat $6.

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