Nine blankets too stylish to leave on the sofa
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There’s no shortage of shawls and blankets to swaddle yourself in this season. Designer Rose Uniacke has created a bespoke shawl to mark her reimagining of the Victoria Beckham Dover Street flagship store in London this Christmas. Designed exclusively for the fashion house, the golden olive throw is handwoven from Bactrian camel hair harvested by nomadic households of the Mongolian steppe. Cashmere brand Oyuna has collaborated with British architect John Pawson to launch five muted blankets inspired by his work, particularly the Lake Crossing in Kew Gardens. And for alpaca and llama wool, look to Life, the debut wearables collection from fabric firm de Le Cuona. The throws feature jacquard designs, fringes and plush bouclé, and will look as striking wrapped around you as draped over the sofa.

Rose Uniacke x Victoria Beckham camel-hair shawl, £750

Magniberg alpaca Queen blanket, €320

Denis Colomb cashmere Nara Himalayan blanket, £1,235, abask.com

Chatham x Emma Harling mohair and merino wool Plaid blanket, $395

De le Cuona alpaca and wool throw, £830

Brunello Cucinelli cashmere double-cloth Striped throw, £2,850

The House of Lyria cashmere and silk Formia Polychrome blanket, £1,350, artemest.com

Oyuna x John Pawson cashmere throw, £1,295

Loro Piana cashmere and wool Tartan Flannel Plaid blanket, £1,525
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