Luxuriously Soft Oversized Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Color Block
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This oversized, alpaca wrap scarf is an incredibly versatile accessory that can be worn in multiple ways, making it the perfect addition to your wardrobe for layering on chilly evenings. Its distinctive design features a delicate eyelet pattern that elegantly adorns the entire edge, adding a touch of sophistication and style.
Alpaca fiber is highly regarded in the fashion industry as one of the greenest, most natural, and luxuriously soft fibers available. Its exceptional qualities make it prized not only for its unique silky texture but also for its durability; it has a lesser tendency to pill compared to other fibers, ensuring long-lasting wear. This timeless scarf is crafted using a hand knitting machine by a skilled weaving collective in Peru, reflecting the rich heritage and artistry of the region.
- Material: 89% Alpaca + 11% Polyamide
- Measurements: 26" x 75"
- Color: Black, gray + snow
- Handmade with love in Peru
Artisan Profile
Allpa has 80 small to midsize workshops located throughout Peru. Through their textile production, they strive to create awareness and preserve Peruvian culture. Allpa develops annual collections according to market trends and supports the growth of artisans with technical assistance, training, and loans. This transforms weavers into entrepreneurs and gives them access to the global marketplace.
In the earliest Peruvian history, you will find examples of the bond between the Incas and alpaca. During the Inca empire, alpaca was only used by royalty because it was valued as the finest material. Alpaca is supple and smooth to the touch. It’s softer than cashmere and warmer and stronger than lamb’s wool. It contains microscopic air pockets which create lightweight clothing with excellent insulating properties. It is a completely natural fiber and there is no use of harsh chemicals in production.
The alpaca live mostly without any boundaries in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes and are not harmed during the shearing process. Their soft padded feet are gentle on the grass terrain and they graze without destroying the root system of the area. Alpaca is the only animal that produces up to 28 natural colors and can be blended into an infinite array of natural shades from inky black to warm chestnuts and snowy white. It is easily dyed in any color and always retains its natural luster.
Material: 89% Alpaca + 11% Polyamide
Measurements: 26" x 75"
Color: Black, gray + snow
Handmade with love in Peru
Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
Because of the hand-loomed nature of these scarves, each is one-of-a-kind and completely unique. There are slight variations in colors and patterns.
- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.
