'Shadow Labyrinths' Alpaca Wool Throw Blanket (Peru)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Product Features:
• Reversible blanket depicts labyrinthine paths on soft brown, dark paths
• 'Shadow Labyrinth' throw blanket pays tribute to pre-Hispanic civilizations
• Warm and beautiful blanket is woven of a soft alpaca wool blend
• Dry clean or hand wash
Story Behind the Art:

During the 1970s, Isidoro C'cahuantico found himself working as a janitor in a textile factory. 'I was completely fascinated with the work they were doing!' Isidoro recalls. 'I became enamored with the textile arts at first sight. At night, when everyone had gone home, I began to look at the looms and machines and to experiment with them. Some days later, one of the weavers complained his machine was never the way he'd left it the night before. The owner asked who kept adjusting the loom, and was surprised to learn the culprit was me! When she asked why I was using the loom, I replied that I wanted to learn. She said that I should learn to assemble one of the spare looms in the warehouse. That was one of the most important and memorable moments in my life! That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed to my children.

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.

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