rudabyalejandra

Lately, weaving has become more than creating beautiful objects.

It has become a practice of slowing down, listening, and trusting the process. Every thread asks for my full attention, and somewhere along the way, I find a little more peace.

These handwoven throw pillows are made one thread at a time, with wool and thoughtfully sourced fibers. No two are ever the same.

I also create custom pieces if you’d like something made just for your home. 🌿

There’s so much pressure as artists to create the next masterpiece.

But lately, I’ve been finding so much beauty in making simple, functional objects—pieces that become part of someone’s everyday life.

This handwoven guitar strap is one of those pieces.

Weaving has taught me that the craft itself is enough. Every thread asks me to slow down, be present, and pay attention. It has become my meditation—a way of gently untangling my thoughts as I weave them back together, one strand at a time.

Maybe not everything we create has to be extraordinary. Sometimes its meaning is found in being used, held, and loved every day.

This strap was woven on commission, and it carries not only function, but time, intention, and a little piece of my heart.

A new chapter is unfolding. 🌿

What began as one path has gently guided me toward another. My hands, my heart, and my intuition have been leading me back to the art of weaving — creating pieces that carry intention, patience, and a little piece of my spirit.

Transformation is not always about becoming someone new… sometimes it’s about returning to what was always within us.

I’m grateful for the journey, for the lessons, and for the courage to follow where my path is calling me.

Welcome to this new season of my work. ✨

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Fight smelly pits by using natural deodorant feee of aluminum and other nastiest.

We have different formulas, our original baking soda formula and a baking soda-free formula for those with more sensitive skin.
Choose from four different scents
and get a hand carved wood applicator too!

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I was featured in 🤗
Read the full article on the link in my bio.

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Hey! Long time no see 😅
Been focusing on other cool things for Ruda so I haven’t been in here much.
Just wanted to let you know that we will be at with this Saturday from 10am-2pm!
We will have some pretty bore Items like the Alma Floral Facial sTEAm!
Yup, it’s tea, for ya face.
If you haven’t tried it yet, come by and get yourself a tube!
As always, shop small and local and help support someone’s dream 😉

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Happy national coffee day!
If you are not a coffee drinker but are still a fan of its scent, you can enjoy it by using our Sweet Orange and Panela Coffee Scrub and our Vanilla Clove Coffee Scrub Bar.

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So happy about Ruda being in this amazing space!
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Check out these gorgeous, handmade soaps and scrub bar from , another wonderful local artisan found at our market!⁠ Scents here are: Vanilla Clove Coffee (scrub bar), Grapefruit & Black Pepper, Lemongrass & Lavender, and Rosemary. Any of these lovelies will surely spice up your shower routine!
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Ruda by Alejandra skincare is handmade and organic, eco-friendly, and ethically sourced. Alejandra works in small batches to produce these refreshing (and super yummy-smelling) bars using natural ingredients you can understand.
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Our artisan market features beautiful products created by real humans. Many of them are local to Austin, some are from around the country, and we even carry handmade treasures from India! So when you shop with us, you're not just supporting *our* small business - you're supporting many others too!⁠
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Stop by the market before or after class, or visit Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sundays 1-7pm.⁠ We can't wait to welcome you!⁠
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