Tarpuna is the statement piece: an extra-large, fully reversible baby alpaca-blend blanket in a dramatic cream-and-black Aztec cross motif.
Named after the Kichwa word tarpuna — to sow — it is handwoven by Ecuadorian artisans using ancestral techniques. One side reads deep black, the other warm cream; flip it to change the room.
Why you’ll love it
Extra-large – covers a king bed or a big sofa
Reversible – two looks in one blanket
Baby alpaca – soft, warm and naturally lanolin-free
A statement pattern – bold geometry that anchors a room
Hand-woven in Otavalo – fair-trade artisan work from Ecuador
Details
Material: 80% baby alpaca / 20% acrylic — the acrylic keeps the blanket soft, washable and in shape for years
Made in: Otavalo, Ecuador — fair trade, artisan woven
“Baby alpaca” is the name of the finest grade of alpaca fibre, not the age of the animal — alpacas are shorn once a year, like sheep. And it is not a blanket for babies: this is a full-size adult blanket.
Warmth & fit
Mid-weight and generously sized — covers a king bed as a top layer, or two adults on a large sofa with room to spare. Alpaca keeps you warm in winter without overheating, and the reversible weave gives you two looks in one.
Care
Hand wash cold with a mild detergent (or delicate cycle in a mesh bag)
Do not bleach or tumble dry
Lay flat or hang with support to dry, out of direct sun
Steam or low iron with a cloth if needed
Handmade, so no two are identical. Each piece is woven and dyed by hand in Otavalo, Ecuador. Colours can be a shade lighter or darker than on screen, and fringe and pattern placement vary slightly — that is the signature of a real artisan piece, not a flaw.
Shipping & gift. Dispatched from Ecuador within 1 business day. US orders travel FedEx Express — typically at your door in 3–5 business days, duties covered. We ship worldwide by express courier (DHL, FedEx or UPS), typically 3–10 business days; local duties and taxes may apply outside the US. Every order includes a small surprise from Ecuador.
