The Dos Maguey - handwoven carrier + blanket, is an all-in-one lifestyle piece that combines The Maguey carrier and your desired vida blanket; handpicked by us, through you, from your choices in the Vida Collection.
Story & Meaning:
Maguey is the name given to a plant that is part of the agave family. Cultivated during the spanish colonial era, a plant well known for its numerous uses. One of which is of "fibre".
Dos meaning "two", and Maguey being a type of "fibre", represent the gathering of two fibres; later becoming a weave within a handwoven article - in this case, a mexican netted bag.
Vida meaning "life", is rich in value; high importance across indigenous communities of mexico.
A great option for:
- Camping
- Beach
- Parks & Picnics
- Social events
- Or just lounging around at home.
Blanket Colours:
The Vida Collection draws on colour-ways found across land and skies of Mexico.
- Nube Colours: Cloud White
- Tierra Colours: Earth Tones
- Bosque Colours: Forest & Woods
- Sol Colours: Sun Drenched Hues
- Humo Colours: Smoke Haze
Blanket Materials:
- Size: 130 x 190 cm
- Fibre: Soft, recycled blend of cotton, polyester, acrylic
- Construction: Handwoven on a traditional wooden loom
- Artisan: Community collaborative
- Origin: (Tlaxcala), Mexico
Carrier Details:
- Colour: Natural/ earthy tones
- Size: Holds all twin blankets (130 x 190cm)
- Fibre: Natural Maguey Plant Fibre + Vegetable Dyed Leather Strap
- Construction: Handwoven/ traditional methods
- Artisan: Community collaborative
- Origin: (San Cristobal), Mexico