Baby Alpaca Throw Blanket - Natural
$199.00
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Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.
Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.
Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.
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This 100% baby alpaca throw is 50” x 70” with a 3” fringe on each end.
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Dry clean only.
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Indigo Zipper Pouch I
$38.00
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Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic indigo textile on the outside from Burkina Faso, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.
Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.
To create the block print lining fabric, artisans in Rajasthan, India carve the block, mix natural dyes and press each piece onto a long strip of cloth to create a complex and layered pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print. Our block print textiles are made entirely by hand by a family of artisans who have been printing for multiple generations.
Each textile has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is a stylish and functional way to stay organized on your travels – whether they are around the globe or across town.
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This zipper pouch is 8” x 6.” The outside features an authentic, vintage indigo textile from Burkina Faso. It is lined with handmade block print fabric from India. Due to its entirely handmade creation process, no two pouches are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator. Designs may differ slightly from piece to piece. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Spot clean.
Indigo Zipper Pouch IV
$38.00
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Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic indigo textile on the outside from Burkina Faso, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.
Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.
To create the block print lining fabric, artisans in Rajasthan, India carve the block, mix natural dyes and press each piece onto a long strip of cloth to create a complex and layered pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print. Our block print textiles are made entirely by hand by a family of artisans who have been printing for multiple generations.
Each textile has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is a stylish and functional way to stay organized on your travels – whether they are around the globe or across town.
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This zipper pouch is 8” x 6.” The outside features an authentic indigo textile from Burkina Faso. It is lined with handmade block print fabric from India. Due to its entirely handmade creation process, no two pouches are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator. Designs may differ slightly from piece to piece. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Spot clean.
Indigo Zipper Pouch V
$38.00
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Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic indigo textile on the outside from Burkina Faso, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.
Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.
To create the block print lining fabric, artisans in Rajasthan, India carve the block, mix natural dyes and press each piece onto a long strip of cloth to create a complex and layered pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print. Our block print textiles are made entirely by hand by a family of artisans who have been printing for multiple generations.
Each textile has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Zipper Pouch is a stylish and functional way to stay organized on your travels – whether they are around the globe or across town.
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This zipper pouch is 8” x 6.” The outside features an authentic indigo textile from Burkina Faso. It is lined with handmade block print fabric from India. Due to its entirely handmade creation process, no two pouches are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator. Designs may differ slightly from piece to piece. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Spot clean.
Baule Zipper Pouch II
$38.00
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Our Baule Zipper Pouch is perfectly sized for life on-the-go. It features an authentic, vintage Baule textile on the outside from the Cote d’Ivoire, and is lined on the inside with colorful, handmade block print fabric from Rajasthan, India.
Artisans in the Cote d’Ivoire weave long, narrow cotton strips of fabric on a standing pedal loom before sewing them together to form larger panels. These textiles are often worn as a wrap skirt and used in cultural ceremonies such as the reception of visitors.
To create the block print lining fabric, artisans in Rajasthan, India carve the block, mix natural dyes and press each piece onto a long strip of cloth to create a complex and layered pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print. Our block print textiles are made entirely by hand by a family of artisans who have been printing for multiple generations.
Each textile has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Vintage Baule Zipper Pouch is a stylish and functional way to stay organized on your travels – whether they are around the globe or across town.
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This zipper pouch is 8” x 6.” The outside features an authentic, vintage Baule textile from the Cote d’Ivoire. It is lined with handmade block print fabric from India. Due to its entirely handmade creation process, no two pouches are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator. Designs may differ slightly from piece to piece. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Spot clean.