Women Owned & Operated
Handwoven Originals since 1976 | Downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico
Over the last 40 years Handwoven Originals has showcased the finest woven garments, knits, painted silk, handmade felts and original jewelry by some of New Mexico's best designers, artists and craftspeople. The store specializes in one of a kind pieces that bring together sensuous texture, beautiful color and attention to design detail.
Handwoven Originals got its modest start in 1976 when J.B. (J. Boles Peña) opened the doors to her tiny weaving studio on Bull Ring Alley in Santa Fe. Louise Lechner soon joined her and they would work at their looms while tending the shop. In the summers, they staged fashion shows at the nearby Pink Adobe restaurant. Their business continued to grow and in August 1980 they moved to their current space in the Inn at Loretto.
It was around this time that a third weaver, Ceil Swanson Evans, joined in the partnership. Over the years the collaboration thrived as an innovative artist-run business. They continue to produce original woven garments of the finest quality, while showcasing the unique jewelry, clothing and accessories of numerous local artists.
Since 1976
A glimpse into the creative weaving process. In 2011 the "A Day in Santa Fe" series spent some time visiting the studio of Handwoven Originals' own J.B. Peña.