Wine Essential Knit Alpaca Beanie
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Wrap yourself in warmth and heritage with this slouchy wine alpaca beanie. Hand-knitted by skilled artisans in Peru, it combines luxurious comfort with purpose-driven craftsmanship.
Alpaca is nature's finest fiber—softer than cashmere, warmer than lamb's wool, and naturally sustainable. Prized since Incan times for its silky texture and minimal pilling, alpaca contains microscopic air pockets that deliver exceptional insulation without weight. The fiber requires no harsh chemicals and comes from alpacas that graze gently across the Peruvian Andes highlands, their soft padded feet preserving the grassland ecosystem.
This beanie is crafted in Peruvian workshops dedicated to preserving traditional textile culture while empowering artisans as global entrepreneurs. Each piece is hand-finished, making it truly one-of-a-kind.
Made from 70% baby alpaca, 23% polyamide, and 7% wool for durability and stretch. Every handcrafted detail tells a story of skill, sustainability, and connection to Peru's rich textile heritage. Complete your cozy set with the matching gloves for a coordinated, polished look.
- Material: 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide + 7% Wool
- One Size + Unisex
- Color: Wine
- Care: Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
- 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.
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.
70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide + 7% Wool
Hand wash 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.
