Blacksaw is the work of husband-and-wife founders Steph and Kyle Taylor, whose brand began on a surf trip through South America. When a major earthquake struck the coast where they were staying, they rode motorcycles up into the Andes, where they discovered the region’s alpaca fiber and decided to build a sustainable business around it. On a fourteen-hour bus ride south, they sketched out the name, the business plan, and the guiding idea of “Meaningful Possessions” on children’s notepads. Today Blacksaw creates blankets, throws, pillows, and textile wall art from natural, eco-conscious alpaca, avoiding synthetic fibers. Each piece is designed to be timeless and made to be passed down through generations.