Our Story

How It All Started

In 2024, biotech in Seattle was crawling along — and two scientists were feeling stuck. Then came a trip to Nepal, and a discovery in a tiny shop — the softest cashmere throw imaginable. It was love at first touch.

From Labs to Looms

A fellow scientist in Ohio came on board and we turned a “what if” into Altanera to bring handcrafted luxury from the Himalayas straight to you. And we're committed to giving back — we pledge 10% of our annual profits to a grassroots charity in Nepal focused on education and women’s empowerment.