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  • Organic cotton throw blanket draped over chair, hand-loomed in South Africa by Leila Atelier, from WILLAGE
  • Hand-loomed organic cotton throw hanging in natural light, showing weave texture and hand-knotted fringe, from Leila Atelier
  • Detail of organic cotton throw showing hand-loomed weave and fringe, handcrafted by Leila Atelier South Africa
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Organic Cotton Throw — Hand-Loomed, South Africa

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Hand-loomed in Cape Town, South Africa by Leila Atelier — a handcrafted textile studio founded on Leila's journey between South Africa and India, where she apprenticed with traditional weavers and learned the slow, heritage techniques that now define her work. Each throw is woven from 100% organic cotton on a hand loom, carrying cross-cultural influences from India's textile soul to Africa's deep-rooted craft traditions.

Soft to the touch and grounded in heritage. Drape it over the bed, the couch, or a reading chair; use it as a picnic blanket, a swaddle for tummy time, or an everyday layer for warmth and texture. The hand-knotted fringe, the subtle slubs in the weave, the slight variations in color — all intentional, all part of what makes a hand-loomed piece a hand-loomed piece.

Approx. 89 in L × 55 in W (226 × 140 cm) · 100% organic cotton · Hand-loomed in South Africa · Machine washable (cool, gentle cycle) · Hand-knotted fringe · Handcrafted by Leila Atelier, South Africa

Dimensions

89 in L × 55 in W (226 × 140 cm)

Origin

South Africa

MATERIALS

100% Organic Cotton

STORY

From Leila Atelier — a handcrafted textile studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. Leila's practice began with an extended apprenticeship across India, where she immersed herself in traditional textile craft and learned directly from the artisans who shape each thread by hand. Returning home to South Africa, she built a studio that carries that lineage forward: every piece is hand-loomed in small batches, using natural fibers selected for their integrity and softness.

Her work sits at the intersection of two deep textile heritages — India's centuries-old weaving traditions and South Africa's rooted craft culture — and each throw, blanket, and textile carries that cross-cultural thread. Slow, soulful, made to last.

Care Instructions

Machine wash on cool, gentle cycle. Hang dry to maintain softness. Iron as needed on low. Avoid bleach and fabric softeners. Not recommended for high-heat drying.

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Preserve Traditional Craftsmanship and Generational Artistry

Made from 100% organic cotton — grown without pesticides and using significantly less water than conventional cotton. Hand-loomed in small batches in Cape Town, South Africa, with zero mass production and minimal waste. No synthetic dyes, no harsh chemical finishes. Supports a small independent studio and the traditional textile techniques Leila brings forward from her apprenticeship. Plastic-free packaging. Safe for sensitive skin and fully biodegradable at end of life.

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