Handwoven Denim Blue & Cream Alpaca Throw

Denim blue, light black, and cream stripes run across this handwoven alpaca throw measuring 92 x 65 inches. The striped pattern creates visual rhythm across the surface of the textile.

Alpaca yarn is woven by a family of artisans in Otavalo, Ecuador. Brushing with native teasel plant, hand-pressing with a wooden block, and hand-sewn edges complete the finishing process.

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

• Product: Throw
• Fiber: Alpaca
• Pattern: Stripes in denim blue, light black and cream
• Size: 92" x 65" (233.7 x 165.1 cm)
• Finish: Brushed with teasel, hand-pressed, hand-sewn edges
• Craft: Handwoven by a family of four artisans in Otavalo, Ecuador