
Mantas Ezcaray
SpainMantas Ezcaray was founded by Cecilio Valgañón in Ezcaray, a small town in the La Rioja region of northern Spain, in 1930, when the region was still a center for master carders, shearers, dyers and weavers – a tradition and know-how preserved in the region since the 15th century. Today, Mantas Ezcaray is the last remaining manufacturer. Its traditional skills in washing and dying the wool and in the finish are passed on from one generation to the next. Currently the four sons of Cecilio Valgañón are leading the business and work with their sons and daughters to ensure continuity to weaving the best mohair and wool in the most natural way.
Philosophy
Taking pride in their heritage and know-how, Mantas Ezcaray’s expert crafts(wo)men only work with the highest quality natural fibres. Mechanization is only a small part of a process that continues to be eminently manual, imbued with patience and thoroughness. To this day, and in line with long-standing, traditional techniques, Mantas Ezcaray’s crafts(wo)men continue to manually wash, dye, weave and brush wool, proudly preserving the past generation’s know-how. King Felipe VI has honoured Mantas Ezcaray for its exemplary product.