Notes from The Rancho
CUADRA ALPACA THROW Handwoven in Peru
Clean, classic stripes in a soft neutral palette, this alpaca throw is the perfect trifecta – subtle, mixable, and giftable. Not to mention, it’s incredibly soft – meticulously hand-loomed from 100% baby alpaca, a material once reserved for Inca royalty.
Handwoven by master artisans in a quiet mountain village in the Peruvian Andes, each throw takes about a week to complete. All made exclusively in a fair trade environment.
We rise with the sun, collect fresh eggs from our chickens and harvest fresh citrus from the orchard, with the chirp of birds and the sounds of not too far-off horses and sometimes a lonely burro. Anywhere you walk, you're hit with the scent of citrus blossoms, lavender, eucalyptus trees, juicy tomato vines, and wild herbs, a constant reminder that abundance can mean many different things. Afternoons are spent under shady olive trees, sipping local wine, enjoying local beef with a local señora's handmade tortillas. Evenings are spent around a fire with family. Land is for indulging in the kind of slow, community-focused living that was common to many of your ancestors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are in Southern California. Read more about The Rancho here
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We source locally as well as from several Latin American countries like Chile, Mexico and Argentina. Many are wild-harvested and hand picked like our Rosa Mosqueta from the Bio Bio region of Chile. Check out our ingredients page for a full list.