Raita/black-blue 140×240

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The black & blue colorway of the Raita (Stripe) pattern is a sophisticated study in depth and cool light. The palette typically includes:

• Deep Navy and Ultramarine Blue: Dominant tones that create a rich, layered field of color.
• Ice Blue or Pale Azure: Lighter vertical stripes that provide a sharp contrast and a sense of luminescence.
• Jet Black: Used as a framing or structural stripe to anchor the blues and define the linear "Raita" rhythm.

Marjatta Metsovaara’s Artistic Expression
With this modern design from 1955, Marjatta Metsovaara expressed her belief that "no color was ugly," only its combination mattered.
• Architectural Harmony: She specifically designed these woven textiles to complement the large glass surfaces and minimalist lines of modern homes.
• Tactile Order: By taking a rigid, structural motif (the vertical stripe) and weaving it in soft, brushed mohair, she "humanized" the industrial aesthetic of the mid-century era.
• The "Glow" Effect: Metsovaara was a pioneer in using high mohair content because its unique fibers capture and diffuse light, ensuring that even a dark black-and-blue palette appears to vibrate with life rather than feeling flat or heavy.

Advantages of the 140x240cm Luxury Throw
The evolution from the original 1950s 135x180cm travel rug to the modern 140x240cm luxury throw offers enormous benefits for today’s architectural context:
1. Architectural Drape: Modern furniture has grown significantly since the 1950s. The 240cm length allows the throw to act as a sculptural element, properly covering large sectionals or acting as a full-width "bed runner" for modern king-sized beds.
2. Enhanced Material Luxury: By increasing the mohair ratio to 72%, the throw achieves weightless warmth. Mohair fibers contain unique air pockets that make the blanket significantly warmer while feeling lighter on the body than the original wool-heavy versions.
3. "Furry" Luster: Produced on slow-speed power looms and brushed to a "classic, fluffy form," the modern throw mimics the look of real fur. This creates a high-luster, diamond-like sheen that serves as a vital tactile counter-balance to the hard stone and glass of modern luxury interiors.

The fabric is now produced on slow-speed power looms with a distinctly hand-crafted appeal. This beautiful mohair and wool throw blanket, featuring the original Metsovaara fringes at the ends, will keep you warm this winter. At newly built state-of-the-art combing and spinning facilities, these natural fibers are transformed into unique variations of yarns. Woven in the original Raita pattern, in original colors, the fabric is brushed to create a classic, fluffy form. All this means that a throw blanket from Metsovaara not only adorns any room but also provides high comfort and a genuine sense of craftsmanship and heritage.

With today’s improved production methods, the material is more reliable and resistant to washing.

BODY SIZE:
140 cm x 210 cm

FULL SIZE:
with Metsovaara fringes 140 cm x 240 cm

SLOW MACHINE WOVEN FABRIC

MAIN MATERIAL: 72% Mohair / 28% Pure New Wool
WEIGHT: 280 g/m²
MATERIAL WEIGHT: approx. 941 g

Fluff up the throw after use. Brush it lightly against the pile from time to time. Dry cleaning is recommended. Hand wash or machine wash with natural detergent, with no spinning at washing and drying and no hanging at drying.