Allpa Boudoir Throw Pillow Cochineal

Understated, yet show stopping, our new boudoir pillow makes a beautiful addition to any home. This piece starts with raw alpaca fleece, sourced from Andean herders who are often the family members of our artisan partners. The women in our partner spinning cooperative spin the fleece into a rustic, chunky yarn which gives the final piece texture and softness. The yarn is hand dyed with natural dyes, including ground cochineal beetle, which gives the piece its tones of red and pink and native flowers that lend the yellow tones. Our artisan partners then weave the piece on the traditional backstrap loom. 

Traditional pallay designs on this piece include the mayu, or river, depiction, representing local rivers and also the reflection of the milky way river in the sky. The design also includes the inti, or sun god, representation.

• 24""W x 12""H
• Insert not included (recommend 14x26 insert)
• Non-toxic plant dyes and hand spun alpaca wool, 100% cotton backing
• Button loop closure
• Handwoven with traditional Andean textile techniques
• Hand wash in cold water or spot clean only

Ethically handcrafted one at a time by Andean master artisans in the Sacred Valley, slight variations make each piece truly one of a kind.