The Neblima Story

I grew up in Lima, Peru, a city known for its neblina, the coastal mist that covers much of the city throughout the year. Peru also has a long history of working with natural fibers, and I've always loved baby alpaca products.

Nine years ago, I moved to New England for love. I built my life here, started a family, and continued my career in accounting.

A couple of years ago, something unexpected happened. I woke up one morning with half of my face paralyzed from Bell's palsy. The nerve pain prevented me from working in front of a screen as I’d been able to. It shook me, and I had to take medical leave to focus on my recovery.

During that time, I got to spend more time with my daughter and asked myself: “How might I let this experience change me?” I enjoyed accounting, but I wanted to explore something creative and wondered what it would be like to start my own business.

I've always had a fondness for alpacas and baby alpaca. When I moved here, I brought a blue-and-white alpaca blanket from Peru, and it still has a prime spot on my couch today. On cold New England nights, I love curling up with it and watching TV. It's incredibly soft, warm, and comfortable.

That blanket got me thinking. What if I could share that same feeling with other people while bringing a little piece of Peru into their lives?

And that's how Neblima began!

The name comes from combining neblina, the mist I grew up with, and Lima, the city where my story started.

My hope is that when you receive something from Neblima, you love how it feels as much as I do. And maybe, it becomes something you love wearing year after year.

Own less. Feel more.

— Wasile, Founder of Neblima