Alpaca /Cotton Women's Luxury Poncho from The Andes Of Peru. Beautifully crafted poncho. Soft, Warm and perfect poncho to wear with jeans or pants, unique and stylish piece goes with just about everything. Comfortable wide cape ideal for cold winter seasons. Hand-woven flowers hang around the entire poncho, highlighting the artisan detail.
Size: One Size / They are all one size/standard. Two colors available.
Measurements:
L 28 in / W 38 in approximate
CARE TIPS:
- Machine wash on wool program at 30 ° C, or just cold water by hand.
- Use a detergent for wool.
- Do Not Use Spin Cycle or dryers. Air dry.
Each piece is uniquely made, it means that you will receive a truly unique product which is why slight difference since it is individually handmade. Colors may appear slightly different from photos due to screen resolution and settings.
About ALPACA
An alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama in appearance. There are two breeds of alpaca; the Suri alpaca and the Huacaya alpaca.
Alpacas are kept in herds that graze on the level heights of the Andes of southern Peru, northern Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Chile at an altitude of 3,500 m (11,500 ft) to 5,000 m (16,000 ft) above sea level, throughout the year. Alpacas are considerably smaller than llamas, and unlike llamas, they were not bred to be beasts of burden, but were bred specifically for their fiber. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, a wide variety of textiles and ponchos in South America, and sweaters, socks, coats and bedding in other parts of the world. The fiber comes in more than 52 natural colors as classified in Peru, 12 as classified in Australia and 16 as classified in the United States.
In the textile industry, "alpaca" primarily refers to the hair of Peruvian alpacas, but more broadly it refers to a style of fabric originally made from alpaca hair, but now often made from similar fibers, such as mohair, Icelandic sheep wool, or even high-quality English wool. In trade, distinctions are made between alpacas and the several styles of mohair and luster
