Inti Wool are on a mission to redefine the art of weaving. Based in Lima, Peru this female run business is passionate about bring you the best quality products, whilst producing no waste and using sustainable materials that will last you year in- year out! There blankets embody the lively, vibrant spirit of Peru, offering a range of glorious colours and dazzling patterns for you to choose from. 

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Inti Wool founder Emily moved from the UK to Peru in 2022 and was instantly drawn to Peru's luxury fibres, handcrafted from alpaca and sheep wool. She began purchasing these blankets and bringing them back as gifts for friends and family. There instant love for these blankets, ignited the idea to start a business in her new home. Naturally creative and an adventurer at heart, Emily made the leap from her job in construction to creating beautiful handcrafted blankets from the depths of Peru. 

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Still at the beginning of their journey, Inti Wool are fresh-faced and eager to learn. They maintain a truly honest and hands on approach with their suppliers, working to constantly improve their environmental impact as they continue to grow from strength to strength. 

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Inti Wool are 100% committed to eco-friendly practices, which why we are huge fans of these blankets in store. All their materials are sourced from free-range alpaca's in the northern area of Peru, where they roam at leisure, their fibres steeped in the rich lore of the Incas. They are on a mission to support small and rural communities and ensure that their productions remains small-scale, sustainable and beneficial to the locals of northern Peru. 

Alpacas are naturally one of the most sustainable animals on the planet and can survive under extreme weather conditions and on rough terrain. Often they live on land that would otherwise be unoccupied and that has a zero net negative impact on the environment. The fibres in alpaca fleece are hollow, which traps air very quickly and leads to excellent insulation but with a relatively low-weight. We love the light weight feel of all their blankets and feel that this is what makes each one perfect for the home too! Alpaca fleece is also naturally water resistant as the air that gets trapped in the hollow fibres causes any moisture to evaporate very quickly. 

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 Each blanket is made in a small family-owned factory in Lima, Peru. The alpaca wool is processed and spun into fine threads, before being hand dyed and woven using a loom into these vibrant blankets. They are then delicatly finished by hand by a local seamstress. The waster threads and fleece from the manufactruing process are then used to make duvet inners. 

The design for each blanket is carefully considered and are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Andean region. Historical designs reflected the connection between their societies and the natural world. This included motifs and colour inspired by both animals and botanical elements such as flowers and corn. 

Many of their blankets contain geometric shares such as zig-zags and abstact symbols. Each holding specific meanings and representing aspects of daily life, spirituality and the cosmos. The chacana is known as the Andean cross and can be seen on our Nazca blankets. These are available to purchase via our website here. 

We hope you love these incredible traditional blankets as much as we do in store. Head down to Wapping Wharf, Bristol to see for yourself or shop our full range here.

Frankly x