alpaca blue

Masterfully woven by hand, intricate diamonds motifs flow in bands across an expanse of blue. Artisans from the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco revive ancient techniques and designs for this handloomed cushion cover. Working on a backstrap loom, they utilize patterns that derive from Inca art and seek to keep the old textile traditions alive.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each cushion cover a unique piece of handcrafted art. The reverse side is solid espresso brown.

In this must-have gift set from Peru curated by the NOVICA team, mesmerizing blue hues and sleek designs come together to create a delightful ensemble. Beautiful diamond motifs in Prussian blue march across a body of eggshell white in a snuggly throw blanket woven from an acrylic and alpaca blend and finished with fringes on the ends. Knit from soft alpaca yarns in gorgeous indigo blue, a fashionable hat boasts a vertical cable pattern and a wide knit brim, topping you off in sumptuous color while keeping you toasty warm. Finally, brushed-satin sterling silver gives birth to a pair of timeless, yet contemporary stud earrings that perfectly complement any look.

Evoking the optimistic beauty of morning, this charming throw is decorated with striped patterns in bright, earth, and blue tones inspired by the ancient Inca. Peruvian artisan W. Rojas Yuri designs this throw, which is handwoven on the traditional floor loom from a luxurious alpaca blend.

This boldly striped throw blanket will keep you warm on those chilly winter days. Made by artisan W. Rojas Yuri of Peru, this sublime piece of Andean textiles features a traditional pattern that combines a turquoise base hue with vibrant colors, all made from a combination of alpaca, acrylic and wool yarns that allows for a cozy sensation.