Introducing two new colourways: Moss and Nigella

We're very excited to be marking 100 years of Gunta Stölzl's 1926 Prellerdecke blanket design with two new colourways for the collection: Nigella and Moss.

The original design has remained such an important part of Wallace Sewell's story since we first re-editioned it in 2019 to coincide with the Bauhaus centenary. As we mark the 100th anniversary of the design itself, it felt like the perfect moment to revisit the collection once again and introduce these two new colourways.

Our history with the Bauhaus

Some of you will already know the story behind our Stölzl collection. How back in 2014, Emma, Harriet and the team became 'textile detectives', working with Gunta Stölzl's daughter Monika Stadler and Jörg Klambt of Muse-Store, Germany, to create an authorised re-edition throw of the lost 'Prellerdecke' blanket, originally designed for the dormitories of the Bauhaus school in 1926. (Photographed above: the original Fallow re-edition blanket in one of the original dormitories at Dessau)

It's a project close to our hearts, and one we've returned to again and again over the years, expanding the range, refining the palette, and always trying to do justice to the rhythm and simplicity of Gunta's original design.

The Bauhaus movement has shaped the way we design, far beyond this one collection. Emma and Harriet studied at Central School of Art & Design in the 1980s, where an inspiring group of tutors ran workshops that echoed many of the same principles taught at the Bauhaus. Colour theory and woven structure were central to their teaching, which they explored and made their own during their MA studies at the Royal College of Art. Alongside this, an ethos of personal investigation and problem solving encouraged a real confidence to explore and experiment.

That grounding has stayed with us, and it's there in everything we design, including the new additions to this collection.

Designing indecision and the eventual winner

The team have made the decision to retire the original Bauhaus colourways, Seal and Orchard, and introduce a Nigella and Moss in 2026 to sit alongside the existing Indigo and Nougat designs. The strength of colour in these two new palettes works particularly well with the dynamic composition of the Stölzl design, which has prompted us to explore bolder additions, using Gunta's back catalogue for inspiration.

The design team on designing the two new colourways:

"A green design felt like a natural choice, having had the Orchard in our collection for a few years we felt a stronger green was due. So, 'Moss' was designed, combining olive green with dark grey, cream and bold yellow.

'Nigella' was designed using an unexpected and uplifting palette of bright lilac, soft brown and sienna. Distinctive and expressive, it is unlike anything else currently found within our throw collections."

Some of you might remember when our team couldn't decide between which tone of green we should add to the collection, and we sent out a poll for you to have your say. We put it to a vote and asked you to choose between 'Moss' and 'Watercress'. Well, if you were one of those who picked Moss, you'll be pleased to know, it's now available!

Delve into the new designs

As with our existing Stölzl collection, these new colourways are woven in sumptuous merino lambswool at a historic mill in Lancashire, before being scoured, milled and cropped to achieve that soft, tactile finish we all know, and love. Each throw is finished with a short fringe and our special Bauhaus inspired label, styled to echo the aluminium metal stud branding on the original Bauhaus textile products.

Both new colourways stay true to the tonal balance that's defined the collection since 2019, while bringing something new to the range.

The new colourways