Home & Blankets
Luxurious alpaca wool blankets and throws. Handwoven Peruvian home textiles for warmth and comfort.
Blanket weights and uses
Our blanket inventory covers four practical weights. Throw blankets (40″x60″, ~3 lbs) suit sofa draping and casual lap warmth. Travel blankets (50″x70″, ~4 lbs) fold compact for car trips and airplane use. Queen-size blankets (90″x90″, ~7 lbs) work as standalone bedcovers in moderate climates or extra layers in cold ones. King-size (108″x96″, ~9 lbs) handles US king beds with appropriate drop on all sides.
Construction and weave
Most of our blankets are loom-woven on traditional Andean treadle looms by partner workshops in Puno and Cusco. The hand-woven quality shows in subtle variation across the surface that machine weaving cannot replicate, this is a feature, not a defect. Patterns include traditional Andean geometric motifs, herringbone weaves, and contemporary striped designs in muted colorways.
Caring for alpaca blankets
Most alpaca blankets benefit from professional cleaning rather than home washing, the weight of a saturated blanket can permanently distort fibers if not handled correctly. We recommend cleaning once per season for blankets in regular use, less for those used as accent pieces. Spot-clean small spills immediately with cool water and minimal pressure. For long-term storage, fold (don't hang) and place in cotton storage bags with cedar blocks to deter moths. Avoid plastic bags, which trap moisture and accelerate fiber degradation over multi-year storage.