Our Artisan Partners
Our work begins with artisans. Our artisan weaver partners are masters of their craft, carrying skills that have been refined through generations, and we are honored to support and share their work with the world.
Partnership, for us, means more than fair pay. It means building long-term relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals. We work directly with artisan families and cooperatives, ensuring they have the resources and stability to continue their traditions while earning a dignified livelihood. In return, they bring extraordinary expertise to every stage of the proccess measuring and preparing yarn, weaving on handlooms, and hand-finishing each textile with care.
By valuing these partnerships, we help sustain not only the art of weaving but also the communities that depend on it. Together, we create textiles that reflect heritage, craftsmanship, and integrity pieces that carry meaning far beyond their beauty.
The Art of Looming and Hand finishing Textiles in Ecuador
In the hills of Ecuador, weaving is more than craft—it is heritage, preserved through centuries of tradition.
The weavers first must measure all the threads using a giant spinning wooden structure. Developing the pattern with the different threads and measuring them all to ensure the correct lengths for the loom is a skill in and of itself.
Once the yarn is ready, weavers set up the loom. This requires carefully measuring and stretching hundreds of threads, known as the warp, onto the loom, which takes them almost one day to complete. Threading the loom by hand is painstaking, as each strand must be aligned in order to achieve the intended design.
Weaving begins by interlacing the warp with the weft using the shuttles. Here, the weaver’s artistry shines: complex patterns, geometric shapes, and symbolic motifs are formed row by row, with every movement intentional. Some of these designs hold cultural meaning, telling stories of the land and ancestral traditions.
The finishing process is just as important. Once the blanket is released from the loom, the edges are hand-sewn, and the surface is brushed or softened to create the luxurious texture for which Ecuadorian textiles are renowned. The weavers use the native plant that grows in the hills, Tesal, to comb the fibers of many of our throws, giving them their lustrous sheen. Many of our textiles are also have hand-tied fringe made by our weavers. The result is a hand-finished blanket that is not only beautiful and durable but also a living piece of cultural heritage.
Each blanket is a testament to patience, skill, and the timeless artistry of Ecuador’s weaving communities—a tradition we are deeply honored to help preserve and share.
The Art of Handlooming and Hand-finishing Textiles in Peru
For us, preserving art means honoring the traditions of weaving that have flourished throughout Peru for centuries. Each textile is a story told in fiber, color, and pattern, created through skill and dedication of artisan weavers at the loom.
In Peru, weaving has long been central to community identity and cultural expression. While some villages still work with the backstrap loom, many artisan weavers now use large wooden floor looms sturdy structures where beams and pedals help guide the warp and weft into beautiful designs. These looms allow for larger pieces, intricate detail, and diverse textures that set Peruvian weaving apart.
Our weavers use large wooden looms where all our textiles are loomed by hand. Texture is achieved through a mastery of technique. By varying the way threads are lifted and interlaced, artisans can create flat, smooth surfaces or introduce raised, ribbed effects. Tight, even weaves form strong, durable cloth (like our Wasi and Miska Collections), while looser, more open structures produce a lighter, more breathable fabric (like our Muru and Kulsi Collections). Some throws require a knotting of threads together while on the loom (like our Boucle Collection). Supplemental weft threads can be inserted to add thickness or dimension, and shifts in yarn type soft alpaca, undyed cotton, or blends of the two bring additional layers of texture and feel.
All of our textiles are also hand-finished with hand-tied fringe. The fringe is time consuming and takes expert hands to complete some of the patterns and finishes that make our throws special.
By supporting these weaving traditions, we are helping ensure that the knowledge, skill, and artistry of Peru’s weavers continue to thrive.
When you choose our textiles, you’re not just bringing home something beautiful you’re helping preserve living art forms and supporting thriving artisan communities.
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