What is the difference between a matelass coverlet, a blanket cover and a bedspread?
A matelass coverlet is a type of blanket cover. Blanket covers are a lightweight bed covering, usually made of quilted cotton, matelass, or a jacquard or piqu fabric. They were traditionally used to cover blankets (hence the name) to provide a more formal bed covering. They are designed to extend just below the mattress, while bedspreads, often made of similar types of fabrics, are designed to extend to the floor. Matelass is a fabric, usually cotton, which is jacquard-woven to create a raised pattern with a quilted or sculpted effect. We offer two different types of matelass coverlets: ones made in Portugal that have been preshrunk for everyday use and home laundering, and more formal, elegant matelasss woven in Italy that we recommend be dry cleaned. Our matelass coverlets and other blanket covers are designed to coordinate with our bed linens, and can be combined with a duvet as well for greater warmth.
