How to Properly Wash and Store Throws for Longevity

Blanket Care 101: How to Wash and Store Your Throws for Longevity

Delicate woven blankets, geometric wall art throws, and cozy tapestry blankets are more than just stylish home decor—they're investments in comfort, boho wall decor flair, and lasting texture wall art. Whether decorating your living room with a farmhouse throw or gifting a custom throw blanket for an anniversary, knowing the right care techniques is essential for longevity.

Washing Tips for Throws and Woven Blankets

• Always check care labels first, especially for woven wall hangings, southwestern blankets, or modern wall art throws.
• Machine wash cotton throw blankets, woven tapestry throws, and most woven blankets alone using cold water and a gentle/delicate cycle. Avoid bleach and fabric softeners, which can damage the weave and color.
• Don’t overcrowd the washing machine. Throws and large tapestries need space to move freely and prevent wear.
• Use a mild, non-bleach detergent to maintain softness, ideal for textured yarn art, neutral colors, and maximalist decor.
• For premium or handwoven items, consider gentle hand washing in cold water to avoid shrinkage and preserve intricate abstract flower art or tribal patterns.

Quick tip: Always check and clean the lint trap after drying your cotton or woven throw blanket for the first several laundry cycles to prevent pilling and keep the fabric’s texture smooth.

Drying and Maintaining Softness

• Air-dry your blankets flat on a towel or drying rack. This helps preserve the shape and minimizes fiber stress for intricate boho wall hangings or southwestern style blankets.
• If you use a dryer, select the lowest heat or AIR mode setting to restore fluffiness without overheating fibers.
• Gently reshape large tapestries, wall hangings, and woven throws to their original form before they fully dry—especially important for minimalist wall art or wall decor statement pieces.

Smart Storage for Throws and Blankets

• Fold blankets and store them in breathable cotton bags with natural deterrents like cedar or lavender, ideal for woven tapestry, cottagecore decor, and vintage tapestry pieces.
• Decorative baskets, blanket ladders, and wall-mounted hooks double as both creative storage and display, turning cozy blanket throws into geometric wall art or minimalist home statements.
• For seasonal rotation, use vacuum-seal bags or dedicated bins and avoid cramming them in humid spaces to protect your wall tapestry, custom tapestry, or southwestern throw’s colors and textures.

Extra Longevity Tips

• Prevent pilling by avoiding high-friction surfaces (like repeated use as sofa covers for wool or delicately woven pieces).
• Match your care methods to fiber types—cotton blankets prefer cool cycles, while merino, wool, or heirloom native American blankets may need professional dry cleaning or ultra-gentle hand washing to retain their artistry and texture. Read more on how to care for wool and merino throws with the expert guide from The British Blanket Company.
• Displaying a woven throw as fabric wall art or a maximalist wall tapestry brings stylish warmth to living room decor, entryway decor, or even a cozy office.

Explore our collection of woven throw blankets, tapestry blankets, and boho home decor for dreamy, long-lasting style. Discover the perfect gift—whether it’s a Native American-inspired picnic blanket for outdoor adventures, a floral painting throw for grandma, or a large wall tapestry for fresh bedroom decor.

For more textile and throw blanket care tips, check out this expert guide from Martha Stewart Living, or deepen your knowledge with this article on how to properly store blankets. Your investment in abstract painting, boho tapestry, or custom pillows will reward you with beauty and comfort for years.

Ready for effortless style and warmth? Shop the full range of throws and blankets and wall tapestry in our store—and bring enduring, cozy artistry into your home today.