Journal
On fiber, craft, and the places alpaca comes from.
Is Alpaca Warmer Than Wool?
Yes, and the reason is structural. Alpaca fiber is hollow; wool is solid. What that means for warmth, warmth-to-weight, and softness, tol...
Read →The Heirloom Gift: What to Give When You Want It to Last
Most gifts are forgotten within a year. A few are kept for a lifetime. The difference is rarely price. Three principles separate the heir...
Read →How to Store an Alpaca Throw for the Off-Season
Stored well, a baby alpaca throw outlasts the furniture it sits on. Stored badly, a single summer of moths can ruin it. The simple method...
Read →It's Not a Decor Piece. Use It.
A customer review of a $400 baby alpaca throw, posted publicly and left to stand as the product's primary testimonial, reads: "It's very ...
Read →What a $275 Baby Alpaca Throw Actually Buys You
The market for alpaca throws runs from $65 to $1,200. The product described at every price point is roughly the same: soft, warm, made in...
Read →The Best Throw Blankets of 2026
A throw blanket is one of the more forgiving purchases a person can make. The floor for quality is higher than it used to be. The ceiling...
Read →The History of Alpaca Weaving in Peru
The alpaca has lived in the Peruvian highlands for eight thousand years.
Read →How to Care for a Baby Alpaca Throw
Baby alpaca is more forgiving than its reputation suggests.
Read →Baby Alpaca vs. Cashmere: What's Actually Different
People who care about textiles have a cashmere habit. It is understandable. Cashmere has been the shorthand for softness for a century. D...
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