by Beth Wegener, October 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ursula’s Trail Of Turquoise (@ursulastrailofturquoise) Southwest decorating style is the liberating option you’ve been longing for. Southwest interior design embodies many popular trends on...
Read MoreOur native print blankets work great in Southwestern style decor. What are key elements of Southwestern decor style? Warm colors that reflect the sky and earth, such as terracotta and turquoise, although modern Southwestern decor often prefers the more subdued...
Read MoreOur handicrafts are not only beautiful and unusual, but they also tell a story of success for the people of Otavalo. (Debbie cannot resist explaining this because, after all, she has a degree in Latin American History. 🙂 ) The...
Read MoreOur specialty is beautiful alpaca-blend blankets and couch throws, but we also carry other artisanal items that represent the great variety of textile craftsmanship in Otavalo, Ecuador. Contact us about cotton harem pants (AKA “sick pants, bru”), ponchos, sweaters, alpaca...
Read MoreOf course we are proud to bring you these beautiful products made by native artisans – but just as important to us is our relationship with you – our customers! Whether you order online or visit us in an outdoor...
Read MoreTextile craftsmanship from Otavalo are divided into two main groups: traditional clothing (skirts, coats, shirts) or bed linen (blankets and pillow cases)
Read MoreOur craftworks are made with original fabric from the Andes, alpaca wool. No synthetics are used for the fabrics or their components.
Read MorePatterns and traditional colors from the área. Hand knitted crafts keep the original designs and the colors that made them famous, also incorporating new patterns and color combinations, without abandoning the traditional heart of the town of Otavalo.
Read MoreOur craftwork comes from Otavalo, Ecuador. It started during the colonial period, back in the 1600s, and after five centuries, the otavalian artisans keep evolving and creating new styles and combinations.
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