Fueguitos Merino and Silk Throw

Name: Fueguitos Merino and Silk Throw
Brand: RiR & Co.
Price: 1150.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,150.00

Los Fueguitos, tiny flames in Spanish, is a collection of blankets slowly woven in the traditional loom using the ancient technique of “gorullo”, very popular in the rural areas of Galicia, and inspired by the short story Los fueguitos by writer Eduardo Galeano. In Galeano’s story, the world is compared to a sea of tiny flames where each person glows with their own light amongst all the others. This blanket is an invitation to celebrate our uniqueness, offering a warm, soft and light embrace. Both an instant heirloom and an attractive conversational piece of textile design, its voluptuous and delicate texture will add elegance and interest to your living room, bedroom or favorite reading corner.

Details

Merino wool and silk blend
Handwoven in a traditional loom
Limited edition. Unique piece
73" x 39"
Dimensions can vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of the product
Made in Spain

Learn about the Artisan

A small workshop in the medieval Galician town of Allariz in northwest Spain is home to a unique blend of great craftsmanship and innovation. Founded by award-winning textile designer and creative thinker Inés Rodríguez, RiR & Co produces handmade fabrics weaved in the traditional loom using natural materials such as merino wool, linen and silk. The workshop is also a hub of innovation, where Inés dives into textile research and experimentation to create totally new fabrics conceived to solve problems and transform the experience, such as her weaves using milk fiber and wool for hypoallergenic blankets or her silk-based yarn to cover optical fiber in order to create luminescent textiles.

Inés collaborates with different universities and design schools to support Fashion students in their final degree projects, and gives talks and workshops around the country promoting crafts to other sectors within the fields of fine arts and culture. Back in front of her loom, Inés allows the nature of the Galician region and the heritage of ancient textile traditions to inspire modern yet timeless pieces that reflect her values of sustainability and respect for the process. Each thread on the loom is carefully weaved into a perfectly unique union of color, texture and technique, a metaphor of how Inés understands the world and our place in it when we let our talents thrive.