ALPACA BEANIE

ALPACA BEANIE

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$60.00
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ALPACA BEANIE
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ALPACA BEANIE

ALPACA BEANIE

$60.00
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Alpaca Beanie

 

 

A simple essential for cold mornings and winter travel.

 

This beanie is crafted from pure alpaca fiber, one of the softest and most naturally insulating materials used in traditional textiles. Lightweight yet remarkably warm, alpaca provides comfort without bulk while allowing the head to breathe in changing temperatures.

 

The hat is hand-knitted in Peru using techniques long associated with Andean textile craftsmanship. Subtle variations in texture reflect the character of handmade work, making each piece quietly individual.

 

Whether worn on a winter walk or tucked into a travel bag for colder climates, the alpaca beanie offers a dependable layer of warmth made from one of nature’s most remarkable fibers.

 

Objects used often should be both simple and well made.

This one is.

 

 

 

 

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  • Material: 100% alpaca fiber
  • Fit: One size, unisex
  • Origin: Handcrafted in Peru
  • Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry

 

 

Each hat is made by artisans working with the Peruvian cooperative Allpa, which supports small workshops and helps preserve traditional textile craft.

 

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.

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