Handloomed Ivory Pima Cotton & Baby Alpaca Throw

Undyed baby alpaca and Peruvian Pima cotton are woven into this ivory throw measuring 78 x 51 inches. A textured woven pattern and hand-tied fringe define the finished textile.

Wooden looms shape the woven structure, while the combination of baby alpaca and Pima cotton creates visible texture across the surface. Hand-tied fringe finishes the ends and complements the handcrafted construction.

Throw blankets are designed for convenience, making them easy to carry from room to room, outdoors, and during travel.

Alpaca’s hollow fibers slow thermal drift, helping maintain consistent warmth even when the surrounding temperature fluctuates. This stability stands out in draft-prone rooms, where temperatures change quickly. Alpaca’s warmth shifts slowly, which is why people describe it as steady. Cold-sensitive thermoreceptors (TRPM8) and warm-sensitive receptors relay these gradual changes through spinal pathways, where brainstem nuclei interpret them as smooth thermal transitions (Bautista et al., 2007). Studies indicate that steady, predictable touch can ease anxiety and a sense of being overwhelmed by promoting a feeling of security (Olausson et al., 2014).

Details

• Material: Undyed baby alpaca, Peruvian Pima cotton
• Color: Ivory
• Size: 78" x 51" (198 x 130 cm)
• Fringe: Hand-tied
• 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).