warm blankets

Evoking the optimistic beauty of morning, this charming throw is decorated with striped patterns in bright, earth, and blue tones inspired by the ancient Inca. Peruvian artisan W. Rojas Yuri designs this throw, which is handwoven on the traditional floor loom from a luxurious alpaca blend.

Wrap yourself in warmth and comfort with this eye-catching throw blanket, the perfect companion for an afternoon relaxing on the couch or a well-deserved siesta. Bursting with life, its bold stripes and intricate motifs in spicy rust and crisp white dance across a soothing tan canvas. Woven with care on a traditional pedal loom, artisan W. Rojas Yuri’s plush alpaca blend creation is more than just a cozy accessory—it's a vibrant piece of art that brings the rich tapestry of Peruvian culture right into your home.

Intricate geometric motifs come to life in radiant colors derived from natural dyes. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco work with ancestral techniques to create fashion for today and always. This elegant ruana cape is woven by hand of fine alpaca wool, prized by the ancient Inca for its lightweight warmth. The cloak of many colors includes red, goldenrod yellow, fuchsia and orange, among others.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art.

This bright wool throw featuring wide stripes stands out thanks to its impressive color palette that exquisitely blends warm and cool hues. Woven by hand in Armenia by the members of the Goris Artisan Group, this dreamy accessory is colored with natural dyes made from plants and roots and boasts delicate fringes on both ends.