In La Gloria, a small town nestled in  pampas region, mornings begin with mate — the most beloved infusion of my country, Argentina.

The mate passes from hand to hand, present in every breakfast, every afternoon pause, every gathering with neighbors and friends. Mate is more than a drink: it is a ritual of connection, a cultural heartbeat.

Across from my home plaza stand old eucalyptus trees. Their bark falls with the wind, piling on the ground ready to be gathered. Though not native to my land, eucalyptus has long been part of the local landscape — offering shade in summer, firewood in winter, and, for me, an endless source of natural dyes.

🌱 Naturally Dyed Fibers

Mate leaves and eucalyptus bark on a rustic table — inspiration for natural dyes in artisanal textiles.

The true challenge at the beginning was choosing the color palette. This time the muses seemed silent, and inspiration far away… until I began to observe my daily rituals and the natural world around me. Then it became clear: mate, always present in every interval, and the noisy eucalyptus bark falling in the village square.

I decided to combine these two plants that represent both my immediate landscape and my daily ritual:

• Yerba mate: not only the indispensable daily infusion, but now also a beautiful muted olive green seeping into the heart of the wool fibers.

• Eucalyptus bark: gathered from the plaza after strong winds, yielding a soft antique rose that enchants my senses.

Together, they create on the wool a subtle interplay of green and pink, reflecting both the nature of La Pampa and its everyday rituals.

🧶  From Fleece to Art Yarn

The hand-dyed merino wool, once carded, turns into soft fiber batts ready for the spinning wheel..

On the wheel I shaped what is known as art yarn: textured with playful curls, spirals, and "beehives" that celebrate the beauty of handmade touch..

✨ Weaving on a Modular Triangular Loom

With this special yarn — combined with traditional plied strands — I wove the piece on my triangular loom Belinda, one of the modular looms I designed under my brand Travelling Loom. The triangular form gives this handwoven shawlette a natural drape and versatile styling. 

🪡 A Vintage Button, A Family Story 

To finish the piece, I chose a green button from my grandmother's collection. Each button holds memory and history, adding another layer of uniqueness to this textile treasure.

🌍 Rooted in La Pampa, Shared Worldwide

This shawlette is more than an accessory. It is a story of mate and eucalyptus, of fibers transformed into a one-of-a-kind textile. 

It is also an invitation:

For slow fashion lovers → to explore soulful, exclusive textiles by Luna Pastora (my slow fashion Argentinian brand)

For weavers and makers → to discover the looms and yarns of Travelling Loom.

Each piece carries in its colors and story the imprint of my beloved pampas. From mate to loom, from ritual to craft, this shawlette is a bridge between nature, culture, and design.