Broomstick Sample
Broomstick Sample
Trust us, this hand crocheted throw will not be found in the attic. It is modern and fresh, just like the colors. The Electric Yellow will add a pop to any space and the Grapefruit is heavenly. We adore the broomstick stitch and its intricate detail but it doesn’t stop there. The playful fringe adds a touch of flair.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS THROW DIFFERS IN DESIGN AND SIZE FROM THE ONES SOLD IN OUR MAIN SHOP. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL SAMPLE WITHOUT THE INTERIOR BANDS AND A SMALLER BORDER WIDTH AT EACH END. THE SIZE IS APPROXIMATELY 100”L x 36"W PLUS FRINGE. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE NEW BROOMSTICK.
THIS ITEM IS A FINAL SALE.
DETAILS
This 100% baby alpaca throw has been crafted by many hands. The raw alpaca is spun using an ancient tool called the pushka, while the dying is done using both traditional and contemporary methods. It takes three weeks to knit each throw. All of this is done in collaboration with women artisans in the Arequipa region of Peru. The entire process provides meaningful employment and a fair wage, while introducing the world to the artisans’ many skillful crafts.
Material: 100% Hand Spun Baby Alpaca
Measurements: Approximately 100”L x 36”W plus fringe
Origin: Peru
Materials + Care
Please note: there may be slight variations in color and pattern due to the hand-dyeing and crocheting. These characteristics make each blanket unique and are central to the handmade process.
Texture, color, and softness - this throw has it all! We adore it, so please treat it kindly: Hand wash or dry clean only. Cool iron if necessary. No bleach. Do not twist. Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble.
what we’re made of
Peruvian Alpaca
Why alpaca? Alpacas are curious, social and (we think) adorable. Their fleece is renewable, sustainable, and eco-friendly. They are also gentle on the environment- they only eat the tops of the grass, and their softly padded hooves have little impact on the land. Alpaca fleece is hypoallergenic, resistant to breaking and pilling, and a great insulator. Oh, and have you felt the ‘paca? It’s softer than cashmere. We promise you’ll never go back.
HOW WE’RE MADE
Handwoven and One-of-a-Kind
We collaborate with an organization that provides small-scale alpaca farmers and artisans an opportunity to work with international markets and to earn a fair wage. Our hand-knits are made utilizing traditional Peruvian methods to spin and dye our yarn.
We source our woven blankets from a factory with a focus on eco-friendly and social initiatives. Our blankets are produced on an industrial loom and finished by hand. All of our embroidery is done by a group of women artisans in Callalli, a beautiful region in the Peruvian highlands.
