Soft Beige Handwoven Knit Alpaca Scarf
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Soft beige lets the subtle knit texture of this alpaca and merino blend come forward, finished with a clean edge and generous proportions. The neutral color feels composed beside cream or charcoal, while the broad knit offers an easy alternative to a heavier wrap. Knitted in Peru from 65% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, and 5% recycled polyamide, this 79 × 26 inch unisex scarf or wrap offers generous coverage across the shoulders. Hand wash cold with mild detergent, reshape while wet and lay flat to dry. The Peruvian textile inheritance described by Royal Knit Peru brings generations of fiber knowledge to the story of this beige scarf. Let this become your finishing layer for days that call for a little more warmth.
- Material: 65% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool + 5% Recycled Polyamide
- Construction: Knit texture
- Pattern: Subtle knit texture
- Color: Soft beige
- Dimensions: L 79" x W 26"
- Country of Origin: Peru
- Design: Unisex scarf; can also be worn as a wrap
- Care: Handwash cold with mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
Artisan Profile
In the earliest Peruvian history, you will find examples of the bond between the Incas and alpaca. The Incas placed a higher value on alpaca fiber than gold or silver. The knowledge and craftsmanship of spinning and knitting has been passed down from generation to generation, resulting in the rich, diverse textile heritage of Peru. New patterns are combined with traditional methods, giving an innovative touch without losing the ethical heritage.
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.
Alpaca is supple and smooth to the touch and because of the featherweight, it’s ultra-light. Alpaca is 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.
Material: 65% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool + 5% Recycled Polyamide
Measurements: L 79" x W 26"
Handmade with love in Peru
As with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.
Handwash cold with mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.
