Poivy
Veronica Acosta is a Paraguayan-American architectural designer at BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, and founder of Poivy. A passion project born out her love for the Paraguayan culture and lost craft of hand loomed textiles. Poivy reimagines the traditional "poyvi" textile to be used everyday in a variety of fun ways. "Poyvi" literally means cotton thread in the native language of Paraguay, Guaraní.
EXPERIENCE
BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group
EDUCATION
M.Arch from Parsons School of Design; BA in Architecture from Clemson University
by Poivy
Designed in Brooklyn and handmade in Carapeguá, Paraguay by local artisans, these travel-size blankets are small enough to conveniently take with you anywhere. It’s the perfect personal blanket for the plane, beach or park trip, and durable enough to take camping or use as a towel.
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Year: 2022
Sizes: 4’ x 4’
Weight: 1 lb 4 oz
Materials: 100% cotton
Credits: photographs by PoivyParaguay for all photographs; artisans: Genaro and Nimia Velazquez; designed by Veronica Acosta
DETAIL AND CARE
Kindly note, each piece is handmade and may differ slightly from the image shown. Wash cold with like colours. Tumble dry in low heat or air dry to avoid shrinking.
by Poivy
Designed in Brooklyn and handcrafted in Carapegua, Paraguay by local artisans, these pet bandanas are durable, adventure tested, and sure to complement your pet's looks and personality.
For smaller pets, we suggest tying one knot to secure it to the smaller neck.
For larger pets, use the default length from tip to tip around the neck.
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Year: 2022
Sizes: 12” x 12”
Weight: 1.5 oz
Materials: 100% cotton
Credits: Poivy
DETAIL AND CARE
Wash cold with like colours. Tumble dry in low heat or air dry to avoid shrinking. Kindly note, each piece is handmade and may differ slightly from the image shown.
by Poivy
Designed in Brooklyn and handcrafted in Carapegua, Paraguay by local artisans, these blankets are are perfect for picnics and large enough to fit over a full-size bed.
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Year: 2022
Sizes: 6.8" x 7.3"
Weight: 3 lbs 5 oz
Materials: 100% cotton
Credits: Poivy
DETAIL AND CARE
Wash cold with like colours. Tumble dry in low heat or air dry to avoid shrinking. Kindly note, each piece is handmade and may differ slightly from the image shown.
by Poivy
Designed in Brooklyn and handcrafted in Carapegua, Paraguay by local artisans, these tea towels' vibrant colours add a tropical vibe to any occasion. Includes a loop for hanging when not in use.
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Year: 2022
Sizes: 24” x 10”
Weight: 3 oz
Materials: 100% cotton
Credits: Poivy
DETAIL AND CARE
Wash cold with like colours. Tumble dry in low heat or air dry to avoid shrinking. Kindly note, each piece is handmade and may differ slightly from the image shown.