Seeking comfort isn’t a bad thing. In fact, with life being this hectic, comfort should be at the very top of our agendas. We present you with Karrie Dean’s eco throws. Colorful, textured, and very much original, they’re big enough for one blanket hog, two adults who really like each other, or a mom and two kiddos who truly have no sense of personal space. In other words: they’re the perfect gift to splurge on.
According to small-business owner Karrie Dean, creating throw blankets makes her truly happy, which comes across in each of her designs. Made in Kansas and produced by a small family-operated knitting mill on the East Coast, her throws are entirely ethically produced—from recycled cotton to the hand-dyed linen, to the American-made wool, to the locally-produced alpaca.
“My approach to running my business is done with the same ethics and creativity that I put into designing throws,” writes Dean on her website. “I fully embrace the concept of small business and slow design.”
But being a small business also means micromanaging the entire operation, from design to shipping. “One day you’re taking photos or designing things, and on another day you’re bookkeeping or invoicing,” Dean shared in an interview with The Harbinger. “It’s nice to have a balance where every day can look a little bit different.”
According to Dean, the past year has also seen more customers seeking comfort through her blankets. Some even send her blankets to COVID patients, as a way of helping them get through it. “It’s made [my work] more meaningful,” Dean reflected. “A throw is something cozy that you can grab and hold onto, especially for people who are by themselves.”
Add some comfort to your home or send one to your friend, by heading to Dean’s online shop.
