Woven on looms that are over 300 years old. The process is 100% handmade and the wool is sourced from the local Campaniças sheep, which has an extraordinary rusticity making it resistant to the harsh conditions of this semi-arid climate. These sheep consume less water than others, contributing with their presence to the maintenance of the landscape, and thus combating desertification.

The initiation of the blanket's cycle is the plants in these biodiverse pastures, which keep the sheep content and the wool strong. This is a pure example of farm to textile and is part of a regenerative pastures project taking place in the area surrounding Mértola, classified as a Natural Park since 1995.

By keeping this tradition of weaving alive, the sheep, the shepherds and the landscape are protected, making this an art form that is preserving much more than heritage. By purchasing these blankets, you are supporting the health of an ecosystem threatened by desertification. Each one speaks to the origins in Mértola and is woven to last generations.

This piece is a rendition of the traditional Cobertor blankets, blending the two darker shades of wool. Handwoven by Fatima Mestre, who began weaving with Helena the master weaver 7 years ago. Both of her grandmothers spin tarn and her great grandmother was a weaver. She grew up watching the weavers in the village, fascinated as a child. She specializes in the Cobertor weaves, the recycled cotton fabric weaves called Mantas da Retalhos and weaving linen.