African Safari Blanket: Savanna Animals and Tribal Patterns

African Safari Blanket puts the word AFRICA in bold capitals across the center of a warm patchwork of savanna animals and tribal patterns. A lion, giraffes, a zebra and an elephant share the design with a carved mask and rows of geometric shapes, all in ochre, teal and cream. It is made for anyone who loves the grasslands or the textile art of the continent, and the acacia trees and palms on the print carry that feeling across the whole surface.

The design piece by piece

The design is built like a quilt, with each square holding its own scene. A lion looks straight out from the top left, and two giraffes stand tall in the upper panels, one of them grazing near a round sun. In the middle, the word AFRICA sits on a dark band, and beneath it a black outline of the continent is filled with carved tribal shapes. Zebras, a small giraffe and a big-tusked elephant walk across the lower half, while palm trees rise beside a tall giraffe on the right. Stripes, diamonds and concentric circles fill the gaps between the animals, giving the eye plenty to follow. Near the bottom, a carved mask with a painted face anchors the whole scene, and its bold colors repeat the warm tones found across the blanket.

Everyday moments

People who have traveled to East Africa, studied its art, or simply love wildlife documentaries will notice the animals first and the patterns right after. You might spread this throw over the back of a sofa during a movie night, or fold it at the foot of a bed where the lion can keep watch over a long nap. It also works well in a reading nook, where the patchwork of tribal squares makes a lively backdrop for an afternoon with a book. For anyone who keeps a home full of plants, rattan and earth tones, this African Safari Blanket fits right in.

When you need a gift

This is a good choice for a birthday for someone who has always talked about seeing giraffes in person, or for a housewarming where the new space needs some warmth. It also suits a graduation gift for a student of anthropology, art or geography. The available styles are fleece throw, sherpa throw, fleece blanket and sherpa blanket, so you can match the gift to the cozy feel they like best.