Handwoven Lavender, Amethyst & Cream Alpaca Throw

The lavender throw is woven by hand from alpaca yarn in shades of lavender, amethyst, purple and cream.

The yarns are selected by hand and wrapped around a wooden frame to map the pattern before weaving on the loom. After weaving, the throw is brushed by hand with teasel, ironed with a wooden block and finished with hand-sewn edges.

The throw covers a sofa, a chair or the end of a bed.

Alpaca fibers regulate humidity by absorbing moisture vapor into their hollow cores, maintaining consistent contact as room humidity changes. This buffering effect prevents sudden dampness or coolness from reaching the skin. Many people find that alpaca remains comfortable even when conditions vary because the fiber disperses moisture gradually. Spinal lamina I pathways send this stable humidity information to the parabrachial nucleus, which interprets it as a balanced, moderate sensory pattern (Craig, 2002). According to research, consistent and predictable touch, similar to what alpacas provide in a humid environment, can aid individuals experiencing anxiety or overwhelm by fostering a sense of stability (Olausson et al., 2014).

Details

• Material: alpaca
• Colors: lavender, amethyst, purple, cream
• Size: 92" x 65" (234 x 165 cm)
• Finish: brushed by hand with teasel, hand-ironed with a wooden block, hand-sewn edges
• Weight: 1.1 lb (499 g)
• Origin: Otavalo, Ecuador

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).