Your bed is the centrepiece of your bedroom. The bedsheet goes underneath, the dohar or razai goes on top for warmth — but the bedcover is what the room actually sees. It's the layer that sets the tone, carries the colour, and tells the story of your space. Here's everything you need to know about choosing the right one.
What Is a Bedcover (and How Is It Different from a Bedsheet)?
A bedcover — also called a bed spread — is a decorative top layer that covers the entire bed, often draping to the floor or near it. Unlike a bedsheet, which is primarily functional (it goes under you), a bedcover is primarily visual. It's what you see when you walk into the room.
The key distinctions:
- Bedsheet: Fitted or flat, goes under the sleeper, functional
- Dohar/Razai: Goes on top for warmth while sleeping
- Bedcover: Decorative top layer, used when the bed is made, often removed at night
A well-chosen bedcover can transform a bedroom from functional to intentional — and a handblock printed one does it with 500 years of craft behind it.
Three Types of Bedcovers at FabAmber
1. Artisan Handblock Printed Bedcovers These are the signature FabAmber piece. Printed on fine cotton using carved wooden blocks and natural dyes, each bedcover is a one-of-a-kind textile. The motifs — florals, geometrics, paisleys, buta patterns — are drawn from Jaipur's centuries-old design vocabulary.
Best for: Bedrooms that want colour, pattern, and a handcrafted feel. Pairs beautifully with neutral walls and natural wood furniture.
2. Handloom Bedcovers Woven rather than printed, handloom bedcovers have a textural quality that printed pieces don't. The pattern is built into the weave itself — stripes, checks, and subtle jacquard-style designs created on traditional pit looms. The result is a bedcover with depth and dimension.
Best for: Minimalist or Scandinavian-influenced bedrooms, or as a counterpoint to heavily patterned cushions and pillows.
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3. Quilted Bedcovers A quilted bedcover adds a layer of light padding between two fabric layers, stitched together in a running or diamond pattern. It's warmer than a flat bedcover, making it ideal for transitional seasons — cool enough for summer nights in AC rooms, warm enough for mild winters.
Best for: Year-round use, AC rooms, or anyone who wants a bedcover that doubles as a light blanket.
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How to Choose the Right Bedcover for Your Bedroom
Ask yourself three questions:
1. What's the primary function?
- Pure decoration (removed at night) → Artisan handblock printed
- Light warmth + decoration → Quilted bedcover
- Texture-forward, minimal pattern → Handloom
2. What's your bedroom palette?
- Neutral walls, natural wood → Any style works; go bold with colour
- Already colourful room → Handloom or a single-colour handblock print
- White/grey minimalist → A vibrant Jaipuri print creates a focal point
3. What size do you need? Bedcovers should overhang the mattress by at least 25–30 cm on each side for a neat, hotel-style look. For a standard double bed (5×6.5 ft mattress), look for a bedcover of at least 90×108 inches. Always check the product dimensions before ordering.
Styling Your Bed: A Simple Formula
The most effortless bedroom styling follows this layering logic:
- Base: Fitted bedsheet in a solid or subtle pattern
- Middle: Pillows in coordinating or contrasting covers
- Top: Bedcover as the hero piece
- Accent: One or two decorative cushions in a complementary colour
With a handblock printed bedcover as the hero, keep everything else simple. Let the craft speak.
Caring for Your Handblock Printed Bedcover
The same principles that apply to dohars apply here:
- First wash: Cold water soak with 2 tbsp white vinegar to set the dye
- Ongoing washing: Cold or lukewarm water, mild detergent, delicate cycle or hand wash
- Drying: Always in shade — direct sunlight fades natural dyes
- Storage: Loosely folded in a breathable cotton bag; never compressed in plastic
- Ironing: Cool iron on the reverse side to protect the print
Quilted bedcovers need slightly more care — avoid machine washing if possible, as the padding can shift. Dry flat rather than hanging to maintain even distribution.
Why Handblock Printed Bedcovers Are Worth It
A machine-printed synthetic bedcover costs less upfront. But it fades within a season, pills with washing, and ends up in landfill. A handblock printed cotton bedcover:
- Gets softer and more beautiful with every wash
- Uses natural dyes with a lower environmental footprint
- Supports artisan families in Jaipur's chhippa community
- Is genuinely unique — no two pieces are identical
It's not just a bedcover. It's a considered choice.
The Finishing Touch: Artisan Bedcovers — handblock printed, natural dyesWoven Heritage: Handloom Bedcovers — textural, woven patternsStructured Elegance: Quilted Bedcovers — light padding, year-round use
And complete your bed linen story with:
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Bedsheets
Bedsheets: Dream in Hand-Blocked Cotton - Jaipuri Dohar
