Cascada
Eco Textiles specialise in sustainable soft furnishings from South America. Earlier
this year they launched an exquisite hand-embroidered baby blanket range from
Peru.
Made
from incredibly soft and warm Native Peruvian Organic Cotton, our Gia blankets
make the perfect cot adornment.
The
Gia blankets are available in 2 embroidered designs - Elephant and Tulip - and
they retail at $195.00 + GST.
As
they have only just been released, they are not currently stocked by any of our
retailers, but they are available through direct contact with me or through our
webshop Eco Design
Emporium.
Only
ever sourcing 100% natural South American fibres, such as Cashllama (100%
llama), organic cotton, natural silk and Baby Alpaca, Cascada hopes to educate
Australian consumers about shopping with a conscience.
I
absolutely LOVE this blanket, it is made from the softest fabric I have ever
felt. I almost want to buy one to keep for the next bub, but maybe I might
think of buying my best friend one of these for her baby shower when it comes
around in a few months.
The
Elephant design is my favourite, as it is quite a neutral design and can be
used for both a baby girl or boy or even bought when you want to keep the sex a
secret. I know it was quite tricky with Madison because my partner and I did
not want to find the sex out, so Madisons first few weeks on Earth was all
about whites, creams and yellow clothing and blankets. I would have loved to
have her one of these as her birthday is in the colder months.
You
can also buy a tulip design, which is super girly and again the attention that
is paid to making sure the pattern and design look good is amazing.
Another
product I was sent on loan for review is the,
Mila Organic
Baby Alpaca Blanket
$665.50 (inc GST)
Product Description
100% organic Baby Alpaca. Mila is
natural and sustainable; a perfect summer/mid season blanket. This beautiful
lightweight vintage-style blanket is so soft and feather-light, perfect as a
display blanket.
Touch it to believe its texture
Size: 245cm x 220cm. One size fits both
King and Queen bed.
Composition and Care: 100% organic Baby
Alpaca. Dry Clean only.
Colours: Slate, Light Grey, Natural,
Light Brown.
I have never laid hands on anything made
out of Alpaca fur and I don’t know that there are many products on the market
to be honest. I know when you look at the price you think it is quite
expensive, but unlike sheep wool the alpaca wool is a lot less common and is a
lot harder to source.
If you ever get the chance to get your
hands on baby alpaca blankets, you will see for yourself the difference.
I wish I could call this mine but
unfortunately I have to send it back :0(
This
blanket comes in four different colours, so there is sure to be one to match
your décor. I don’t know that I can look at normal wool blankets or even cotton
blankets again. Not to mention the baby alpaca wool is so much more
warmer and really does lock your body heat in.
