	Women's Scarf Wrap Shawl in Lightweight Open Weave Design Peruvian Baby Alpaca Wool Shaded Ombre Spice 25" X 70" Sale Price: $35.95
	Chic, sophisticated and elegant would aptly describe this distinctive baby alpaca scarf. We think you will love this open weave pattern which adds interest and makes this shawl light-weight. Ultra soft in feel, our shawl has been hand-loomed by the skilled artisan weavers of Peru in this high-quality baby alpaca wool...

	NEW ARRIVAL LUXURIOUS PERUVIAN ALPACA WOOL SCARF BABY PINK WARM & SOFT Sale Price: $10.99
	New Peruvian scarf made of alpaca yarn, one of the finest yarns in the world. It is very soft and warm and is more confortable to wear in the Winter. You have to feel the elegance and advantages of this Peruvian alpaca...

	Women's Shawl Wrap Scarf Open Weave in Pure 100 Peruvian Baby Alpaca Wool in 25 " W X 72" in Brick Red Ombre Sale Price: $39.95
	Chic, sophisticated and fashionable, our hand-loomed baby alpaca shawl is done in a sophisticated open-weave design making this wrap not only light-weight but adding some warmth as well for a chilly evening...

	NEW ARRIVAL PERUVIAN ALPACA WOOL PONCHO CREWNECK IVORY DESIGN ONE SIZE WARM AND SOFT Sale Price: $15.99
	Peruvian Alpaca ivory wool poncho, handmade in Peru, beautiful design that combines amazing bright colors and is absolutely warm, soft and silky and is more confortable to wear in the Winter. You have to feel the elegance and advantages of this Peruvian alpaca...

	NEW ARRIVAL LUXURIOUS PERUVIAN ALPACA WOOL SCARF OLIVE GREEN WARM & SOFT Sale Price: $10.99
	New Peruvian scarf made of alpaca yarn, one of the finest yarns in the world. It is very soft and warm and is more confortable to wear in the Winter. You have to feel the elegance and advantages of this Peruvian alpaca...

Alpaca Kingdom Alpaca Wool Throw Blanket

$166

Appearing in silhouette, alpaca couples face one another. They adorn the borders of a handsome throw by Isidoro C'cahuantico. Woven of an alpaca wool blend, it is extremely warm, yet lightweight and beautiful. -About the Artist: Peruvian artisan Isidoro C'cahuantico was forced to migrate in the 1970s when terrorist activities swept his region. 'I found a job as janitor in a textile factory. I was completely fascinated!' he says. 'At night, when everyone had gone, I began to experiment with the looms. The manager caught me and said I should start by learning how to assemble a loom. That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed on to my children.' -The Isidoro C'cahuantico Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Isidoro C'cahuantico in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 50 percent alpaca wool, 50 percent acrylic -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Alpaca Shadows Alpaca Wool Throw Blanket

$142

Beloved animals in the Andean highlands, alpacas are prized for their warm fleece. Isidoro Cï¿½cahuantico depicts them in silhouette on a reversible throw. Woven of an alpaca wool blend, it is extremely warm, yet lightweight and beautiful. -About the Artist: Peruvian artisan Isidoro Cï¿½cahuantico was forced to migrate in the 1970s when terrorist activities swept his region. ï¿½I found a job as janitor in a textile factory. I was completely fascinated!ï¿½ he says. ï¿½At night, when everyone had gone, I began to experiment with the looms. The manager caught me and said I should start by learning how to assemble a loom. That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed on to my children.ï¿½ -The Isidoro Cï¿½cahuantico Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Isidoro Cï¿½cahuantico in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 50 percent alpaca wool, 50 percent acrylic -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Paracas Treasure Alpaca Wool Blanket

$154

Isidoro C'cahuantico honors Peru's past with this warm alpaca wool blanket. He replicates the glyphs of the legendary Paracas culture in reversible red and black shades. Flourishing in Peru's south coast, Paracas artists excelled at a variety of art forms. -About the Artist: Peruvian artisan Isidoro C'cahuantico was forced to migrate in the 1970s when terrorist activities swept his region. 'I found a job as janitor in a textile factory. I was completely fascinated!' he says. 'At night, when everyone had gone, I began to experiment with the looms. The manager caught me and said I should start by learning how to assemble a loom. That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed on to my children.' -The Isidoro C'cahuantico Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Isidoro C'cahuantico in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 50 percent alpaca wool, 50 percent acrylic -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Paracas Coast Alpaca Wool Blanket

$138

Isidoro C'cahuantico honors Peru's past with this warm alpaca wool blanket. He replicates the glyphs of the legendary Paracas culture in reversible brown and white shades. Flourishing in Peru's south coast, Paracas artists excelled at a variety of art forms. -About the Artist: Peruvian artisan Isidoro C'cahuantico was forced to migrate in the 1970s when terrorist activities swept his region. 'I found a job as janitor in a textile factory. I was completely fascinated!' he says. 'At night, when everyone had gone, I began to experiment with the looms. The manager caught me and said I should start by learning how to assemble a loom. That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed on to my children.' -The Isidoro C'cahuantico Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Isidoro C'cahuantico in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 50 percent alpaca wool, 50 percent acrylic -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Ayacucho Spring Alpaca Wool Tapestry

$404

Nature has emerged from winter slumber in this attractive Cerapio Vallejo tapestry. Birds fill the air, singing the songs that signify life is returning to the Andes. Vallejo and his family translate the Andean landscape and its culture onto handmade tapestries, employing both realistic figures and meaningful abstractions. Hailing from the southern highlands of Peru, Vallejo maintains weaving traditions he has practiced since childhood, elaborating his pieces on one of eight looms he constructed by hand. -About the Artist: Cerapio Vallejo; Peruvian artisan Cerapio Vallejo was forced to leave his home in Ayacucho during the 1980s. 'Terrorists were bleeding my people to death and there seemed little hope. I inherited my passion for weaving from my parents and grandparents. But the quality of my work is the result of my long experience, and the product of my careful observation over the years. I draw inspiration from our ancient Peruvian cultures, Andean village life, and from our snow-capped mountains.' -The Cerapio Vallejo Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Cerapio Vallejo in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 100 percent alpaca wool with cotton warp -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Earth Echo Alpaca Wool Throw Blanket

$159

Rhomboids seem to reverberate like echoes in shades of brown and tan. The motifs cover a reversible throw by Isidoro C'cahuantico. Woven of an alpaca wool blend, it is lightweight yet quite warm. -About the Artist: Peruvian artisan Isidoro C'cahuantico was forced to migrate in the 1970s when terrorist activities swept his region. 'I found a job as janitor in a textile factory. I was completely fascinated!' he says. 'At night, when everyone had gone, I began to experiment with the looms. The manager caught me and said I should start by learning how to assemble a loom. That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed on to my children.' -The Isidoro C'cahuantico Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Isidoro C'cahuantico in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 50 percent alpaca wool, 50 percent acrylic -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Hypnotic Inca in Tan Alpaca Wool Throw Blanket

$110

The influence that Inca artistry has on the work of Isidoro C'cahuantico can be admired in this warm throw. Woven of alpaca wool, the throw features a hypnotic glyph composition in cream and tan hues. -About the Artist: Peruvian artisan Isidoro C'cahuantico was forced to migrate in the 1970s when terrorist activities swept his region. 'I found a job as janitor in a textile factory. I was completely fascinated!' he says. 'At night, when everyone had gone, I began to experiment with the looms. The manager caught me and said I should start by learning how to assemble a loom. That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed on to my children.' -The Isidoro C'cahuantico Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Isidoro C'cahuantico in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 50 percent alpaca wool, 50 percent acrylic -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Hypnotic Inca in Brown Alpaca Wool Throw Blanket

$126

The influence that Inca artistry has on the work of Isidoro C'cahuantico can be admired in this warm throw. Woven of alpaca wool, the throw features a hypnotic glyph composition in light and dark shades of brown. -About the Artist: Peruvian artisan Isidoro C'cahuantico was forced to migrate in the 1970s when terrorist activities swept his region. 'I found a job as janitor in a textile factory. I was completely fascinated!' he says. 'At night, when everyone had gone, I began to experiment with the looms. The manager caught me and said I should start by learning how to assemble a loom. That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed on to my children.' -The Isidoro C'cahuantico Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Isidoro C'cahuantico in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - 50 percent alpaca wool, 50 percent acrylic -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Alpaca Wool 'Cinnamon Elite' Jacket (Peru)

$218.18

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Product Features: Look and feel great in this men's alpaca wool sweater Men's top is handmade in Peru Sweater features a sporty design with two front pockets Features a front zipper Available in cinnamon color option 50-percent alpaca wool/50-percent acrylic Dry clean only Story Behind the Art: Nestor Yana hails from the Puno region of the Peruvian highlands, renowned for good quality alpaca and sheep wool. He has been dedicated to the textile arts for more than 25 years; it has been a family trade for generations. Alpaca wool is considered a luxury fiber because it is as soft as cashmere and has the luster of silk. It is as durable as wool, and the fleece is extraordinarily light and warm. The fashion industry considers alpaca wool to be one of the most exclusive of fibers. It is so versatile it is used in the creation of tweeds and fine gabardines. Alpaca fiber is naturally water resistant and wrinkles less than wool, which makes it ideal for travel. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedShips Carbon Neutral*

'Warm Earth' Alpaca Wool Poncho (Peru)

$255.59

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Product Features:Show off your unique style with this 'Warm Earth' Alpaca wool ponchoWomen's apparel has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touchCloak is imbued with Peruvian chicPiece is based upon the traditional cloak of the Andean highlandsCloak features a delicate floral border crocheted by handMatching scarf is sewn to the cloak, which fastens with four ornate buttons50-percent Alpaca wool/10-percent acrylicDry clean onlyStory Behind the Art:Nestor Yana set up his workshop in order to improve his family's life. At the same time he has helped garner interest in Alpaca wool. The fashion industry considers alpaca wool to be one of the most exclusive of fibers. Alpaca fiber is naturally water resistant and wrinkles less than wool, which makes it ideal for travel. Compared to wool, alpaca fibers are stronger, resilient and of good elasticity.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedShips Carbon Neutral* Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.

Alpaca Wool 'Earth Surprise' Poncho (Peru)

$151.68

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Product Features: Poncho is hand-knitted of alpaca wool Warm earth colors run diagonally down this shawl Poncho's complementary hues are ideal for cold-weather fashions Dry clean only Measures 31.5 inches wide x 24.4 inches long Story Behind the Art: Nestor Yana hails from the Puno region of the Peruvian highlands, renowned for good quality alpaca and sheep wool. He has been dedicated to the textile arts for more than 25 years. When he first began to weave, he worked on rustic looms, built by himself along with other family members. Together they sold their wares at local markets until eventually they were able to acquire modern machinery, which in turn allowed them to develop newer designs. Alpaca wool is considered a luxury fiber because it is as soft as cashmere and has the luster of silk. It is as durable as wool, and the fleece is extraordinarily light and warm. It is reported that alpaca wool is five times warmer than sheep's wool. It is so versatile it is used in the creation of tweeds and fine gabardines. Alpaca fiber is naturally water resistant and wrinkles less than wool, which makes it ideal for travel.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedPlease allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days of the order date.

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