You all are probably well aware of The Citizenry by now! We’ve been obsessed with this line of artisanal pieces {and their mission} from day one {which we talked about here!}. So they were an obvious pick for us when it came to dreaming up a truly, truly special gift for our exclusive Holiday Pop-up Shop this year.
We worked with The Citizenry to design a limited edition gray and cream ombre Alpaca throw {with some serious fringe for drama!} that is so soft and beautiful you’ll never want to leave your sofa! Not to mention you’ll be one of only fifteen people lucky enough to cozy up with one!
This design process was particularly unique because we were not only working with The Citizenry’s founders, but also with their artisan partners in Peru, a small group of twelve weavers in San Pedro. It all started with an idea to design a classic, modern and uber cozy throw, which sparked a luxurious-inspired moodboard and as they say, the rest is history…
Keeping with a cool gray color palette – we wanted something that could seamlessly snuggle into anybody’s home- we chose a creamy white base color and a gradient of blue-grays for an ombre effect on the stripes. The hint of whimsy and drama came in with 7 inch fringe detail and from there, the weavers of San Pedro got to sourcing only the highest quality materials for this beaut!
We waited in anticipation to hear back from the group in Peru- hoping they had found the perfect material to develop the throw. Turns out they did! Super soft baby Alpaca was spun and woven by hand into 15 exclusive throws and on their way to the U.S.! We even have some behind the scenes pics of it being hand woven!
When we got the throw in the mail, it was like Christmas came early. Its handmade quality was even more breathtaking in person. Running our fingers through the fringe is a truly special experience- touching something so expertly crafted with skill and precision – that we helped design! This throw is really something we are proud to have been a part of.
The Citizenry has based their mission on supporting small artisans and makers from around the world to bring a luxuriously crafted and unique piece to people’s homes. Gift this ombre throw to the person who loves to travel, revels in the story behind design and deserves something special this holiday season! We can 100% guarantee they’ll cherish this Limited Edition Throw forever!
images 1 and 6 photography by Aubrie Pick // images 3-5 c/o The Citizenry // moodboard images via 1, 2, 3, 4
Wow, its amazing how the subtle tiny details make such an exceptional design. That moodboard is very similar to mine for winter, so I was hooked right then! Love their story and the throw.
This throw blanket is beautiful, so bravo on your collaboration! I love the soft grays and creams and I can only imagine on soft and cozy it must be. It seems perfect for a cool winter evening to cuddle up with it, a cup of coco and a book! Also, it makes me so happy to hear they are using their work to give back and help bring opportunity to people around the world. Thanks for sharing!
If you get a moment check out our Remembrance Campaign that we’re doing at FeltBallRug.com, I think you’ll appreciate the meaning behind it!
Find it here: http://tinyurl.com/pe3nkrm