About an hour's drive from where I live in Andalucia is a stunning range of mountains, known as the Alpujarras. I was in this region earlier today to buy a handmade rug. They're very versatile and I fancy using one as a throw. Each village in the region has weaving workshops and the designs are unique to the villages. The rugs are made from locally dyed cotton.
They come in all colors and sizes, and each shop owner displays them outside which decorates the streets in a wonderful way! The prices are amazing. I bought an 8' x 3' turquoise and citrus greens & yellows for 20 euros. They are incredibly heavy and have to be collected in person, so each one bought will always have its own special memories of a few hours spent in beautiful surroundings, while breathing fresh clean air!
About an hour's drive from where I live in Andalucia is a stunning range of mountains, known as the Alpujarras. I was in this region earlier today to buy a handmade rug. They're very versatile and I fancy using one as a throw. Each village in the region has weaving workshops and the designs are unique to the villages. The rugs are made from locally dyed cotton.
They come in all colors and sizes, and each shop owner displays them outside which decorates the streets in a wonderful way! The prices are amazing. I bought an 8' x 3' turquoise and citrus greens & yellows for 20 euros. They are incredibly heavy and have to be collected in person, so each one bought will always have its own special memories of a few hours spent in beautiful surroundings, while breathing fresh clean air!
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These are so gorgeous. I would want to buy at least a dozen.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful excursion, and those prices! How did you get away with just one? Mmmm, I like your idea of using one as a throw as they look invitingly luxurious: a "me cosy" instead of a tea cosy. Around here we have throws handy even in summer for when the marine layer rolls in. Will we get a peek at yours? I've a weakness for both turquoise and citrus green, so would love to see it.
ReplyDeleteAnd they look wonderfully colourful hanging there. Which one did you choose?
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