Handwoven in Peru
Regular price CHF 143.88A truly unique, one-off and handmade piece. Produced in low volumes, this poncho made of baby alpaca is soft to the tacto and elegant in design. Hand-dyed using native plants from Peru and woven using a pedal loom, this poncho is chemical free and uses 100% natural fibre.
A curious and interesting fact: The term "baby alpaca" wool refers to the wool fiber that comes from the first shearing of an alpaca, and not to the age of the animal itself. The first shearing is done when the alpaca reaches adulthood at the age of 3 years old. This makes baby alpaca fiber exceptionally fine and soft, making it a highly valued material for high-quality garments.
Did you know that the word Munay is a quechua word and it means Love or to love? It represents the concept of affection, compassion and the act of loving or caring for someone or something. And in the Latin culture, we say that a way to show someone your love is when you care for that person.
Do you want to know the story behind this poncho and its design? Read it in the section "story" below the images