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Keep warm and look effortlessly cool in this perfectly slouchy beanie. Simply pull it on and scrunch it back for an easy, everyday accessory.
Alpaca is prized for its silky, luxurious feel and is considered one of the world’s most natural and sustainable fibers. It’s also naturally soft and has a lower tendency to pill. This classic beanie is made on a hand-knitting machine by a weaving collective in Peru, supporting skilled artisans and traditional craftsmanship.
- 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.
