{"product_id":"topanga-throw-blue","title":"Topanga Blue Block-Printed Kantha Cotton Throw","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Indian crafts brought together in a single field of color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Topanga Throw begins long before its first line of Kantha stitching. Wood carvers shape the printing blocks, block printers build the pattern across pure cotton, dye specialists prepare its layered color, and Kantha quiltmakers complete the textile by stitching the printed sheet to a cotton base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Blue colorway, repeating botanical and geometric forms move through turquoise, coral, green, ochre, ivory, and deep blue. Closely spaced hand stitching adds another rhythm across the printed surface, giving the generous 54-by-84-inch throw the texture and movement of work completed entirely by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Carved Block to Finished Throw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJaipur Wood Carving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Skilled artisans in Jaipur carve the wooden blocks that establish each element of the pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Block Printing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Printers dip the carved blocks into dye and press the design onto cotton one layer of color at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialized Dye Work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dye artisans develop the vivid palette that distinguishes the Blue colorway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKantha Quilting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The printed cotton is taken to the homes of Kantha quiltmakers, who stitch it by hand onto a second cotton layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Artisan Disciplines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood carving, printing, dye work, and quilting each contribute a separate stage to the completed textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern \u0026amp; Palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue-Green Ground:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turquoise and teal create a cool foundation for the changing printed motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm Color Accents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coral, ochre, pink, and green add contrast throughout the repeating composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural Borders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multiple patterned bands frame the central field and give definition to the throw’s edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKantha Stitching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rows of hand-worked stitches travel across the cotton, adding tactile dimension over the printed design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround the Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross a Bed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 84-inch length brings a complete layer of pattern to the foot of a bed or across a twin-size sleeping space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver a Sofa:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fold loosely across an arm or backrest to introduce color without concealing the entire textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading and Resting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two layers of cotton provide a comfortable covering for quiet evenings and afternoon naps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoor Gatherings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The generous dimensions can also create a colorful foundation for picnics and relaxed days outside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp 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heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May be dry cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayering saturated Indian pattern across a bed or sofa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding color to a reading chair or daybed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing the texture of Kantha stitching into a room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing as a generous picnic or gathering blanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollecting textiles shaped by multiple artisan traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the first cut into a 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