"Conceived in Ireland. Born in Peru" is the motto for Simple Things, a Dublin-based producer of alpaca throws, shawls, baby blankets and slippers. Owners Shane and Sabrina (aka Breezy) McGlynn were pursuing careers in business before they started the company - he in commercial real estate and she as an art director at a major advertising agency. "We were looking for a change," he said. On visit to the West of Ireland they found it, crossing paths with a man raising alpaca. They began researching, which ultimately led to a three-week trip to Peru. They travelled the Andres, checking out everything from large ranchers to small farmers and production facilities ranging from commercial mills to family groups.
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