The Romance Is Dead Throw is a 54 × 72 in blanket designed by NYC-based Venezuelan graphic artist Frank Alcock under his label fwab. Made of 95% recycled cotton with 5% polyester, this throw features stark black-and-white skeleton and floral graphics inspired by Día de los Muertos iconography, playful yet poetic. Ideal for use as a cozy wrap, park blanket, or wall tapestry, it adds bold energy to interiors, layering visual storytelling into everyday touchpoints. A standout gift for art lovers, design-minded homes, and anyone drawn to narrative textiles.
Who created this? Frank Alcock of fwab, a NYC-based Venezuelan graphic artist renowned for bold, character-driven visual narratives.
What material is it made from? 95% recycled cotton, 5% polyester; measures 54″ × 72″ (137 × 183 cm).
How can it be used? Use as a cozy throw, blanket fort layer, wall hanging, or stylish picnic blanket.
Ideal for? Creative-minded spaces, artful gift exchange, design-forward homes, and fans of graphic storytelling textiles.
Designed in NYC
Care instructions
Hand or Machine wash in cold water delicate cycle. Mild detergent. Do not bleach. Line dry or cool cycle.
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Born from the mind of NYC-based Venezuelan graphic artist Frank Alcock, fwab is a lifestyle brand and design laboratory that explores the intersection of graphics and products. fwab produces inspiring stories that translate unique items for the world to enjoy with an elevated, fun, and thoughtful quality.
