Handloomed Ivory Alpaca Cable Throw

PAOCO_MURU370_IV_7050

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Handloomed Ivory Alpaca Cable Throw

The cable-pattern throw measuring 70 x 50 inches (178 x 127 cm) is made of undyed alpaca and Pima cotton in ivory. Alpaca and Pima cotton are textiles, and textiles are a touch sensory experience.

The cable pattern is woven on a wooden loom, and the ends are finished with hand-crocheted detailing. The fibers are undyed, so the color comes from the fiber itself.

Alpaca fibers' hollow structure makes them lightweight and buoyant, avoiding a downward pull. This gentle contact maintains a small gap, softly separating the fabric during subtle movements. Peripheral mechanoreceptors in the skin detect this light pressure and send signals via dorsal column pathways, which the brainstem interprets as a soft, cushioned sensation (Abraira & Ginty, 2013). Their research indicates that gentle pressure, similar to that of an alpaca, can help reduce overload or anxiety, making people feel more at ease.

Details

  • Material: 68% undyed alpaca, 32% Peruvian Pima cotton
  • Color: Ivory
  • Size: 70 x 50 inches (178 x 127 cm)
  • Finish: Hand-crocheted detailing on the ends
  • Construction: Handloomed
  • Origin: Made in Peru

Pairing Note

Textiles provide tactile grounding by activating the skin’s mechanoreceptors to produce calming physical feedback (McGlone et al., 2014) and ease tension (McEwen, 2007). Visual: People often look at color, pattern, and form while touching fabric. The eyes help the brain understand what the hands are feeling (Lakoff, 1987). When the visual cue matches the texture, the sensory cue helps the brain process the experience more efficiently, making the experience clearer. This visual-tactile pairing creates a small resonance of emotional steadiness (Juslin & Västfjäll, 2008) and strengthens memory through familiar sensory combinations (Herz, 2016).

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