UNDYED 100% BABY ALPACA BEANIE GREY

Handmade in Peru

Our hand-knitted beanies are crafted from 100% baby alpaca wool, that is hand-processed into a fine yarn after the alpacas have been combed out. Sourced directly from the indigenous communities of Peru, the fibers are hand-selected before being spun into a yarn by hand- an ancient and rare technique preserved through generations. This manual process guarantees the beanie's softness and comfort, ensuring each piece is free from chemicals and fully respectful of nature.

Once the fiber becomes a yarn, the intricate work of hand-knitting begin. Each beanie is crafted with double-layer structure, making it reversible for versatile wear. This meticulous process, 100% manual and rooted in tradition, ensures that every piece is a true labor of love, made to bring you the unparalleled warmth and softness of baby alpaca wool.

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 soft and warm.

Grey - €89,95 EUR

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• STORY
• THE ARTISANS
• CARE
• ABOUT ALPACA

Andina World has a lot of heart in it. We work with artisans from the far remote areas of Peru, with women who have few opportunities to earn an income and with people facing social challenges. All our products are handmade. From our textiles dyed naturally using native plants to our handloomed products using ancient Inca's technique, we try to preserve heritage .

Above all Andina World pays respect to the craftsmanship heritage and the people behind every product. Meaning that all our items are fairly traded, as every artisan has received a fair and honest payment for their work .

I hope that each Andina World piece adds warmth and beauty to your home and outfit for years to come and that you find a truly unique, one-off handmade piece.

Andina World, weaving life.

• Measurements

  One Size

• Materials

  100% Baby Alpaca

• Colors

  Undyed Grey

• Origin

  Peru

Handwoven in Peru By

Weavers of Puno

This beanie has been made by Don Tiodoro and the association he leads in the district of Palca. Made up of fifteen families of weavers, these families are heirs to traditional alpaca care practices, hand-spinned and dyed with vegetable inputs.

"Our raw material is the alpaca fibre. With it we make beanies, headbands, gloves, ponchos, from start to finish”

Tiodoro, association leader Learn More

No. of Artisans

15 families

Origin

Puno

Made with higher standards. We preserve artisan craft by paying wages that average 2x the fair trade requirement.

Dry cleaning is the best option for removing stains or occasional cleaning.

Alpaca is a natural fibre. It is softer, stronger and warmer than merino and cashmere. Alpaca farming is sustainable, as alpacas are free roaming and shorn once a year. Alpaca fibre can last decades and it will bio-degrade at the end of its useful life.