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Puriqwarmi

Alpaca and organic cotton apparel in The Andes

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"My interest in handicrafts comes from our own family traditions… I try to interpret pre-Hispanic design by way of my feelings, and transmit them through contemporary techniques."

Puriqwarmi is the artistic name of Sonia López, born April 17, 1960 in Huanuco. In the Quechua language, Puriqwarmi means "Woman who walks, who moves," and her father used to repeat that to... read more

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Rick 12/20/2018

Inner Warmth in Clay and Amber

Alice 03/10/2020

Soft and warm

12 items by Puriqwarmi

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Alice

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03/10/2020

"Soft and warm"

I love these mitts - they are so soft, thick, and warm. Perfect length.

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Wavy Winter, Hand-Knit Wave Pattern 100% Alpaca Fingerless Mitts

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Lori

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12/02/2019

"Beatiful"

I just love the hat and matching scarf they are very warm and well made

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Wavy Winter, Hand-Knit Wave Pattern 100% Alpaca Wrap Scarf from Peru

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Margie

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04/23/2019

"Soft"

Love it.

Purchased Item:

Windswept Dunes, Hand Knit Taupe 100% Alpaca Multi-Textured Fingerless Gloves

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gail

From marshfield wisconsin usa

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02/25/2019

"Perfect for sledding,keeping ears warm."

Beautiful,soft, flawless. Arrived in timely fashion.

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Hat with earflaps

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Cozy Fuchsia, Alpaca blend chullo hat

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chrisp

From in a river valley

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01/27/2019

"rich velvety warmth"

the detailing on the scrumptiously soft hat is most fetching!...the texture compels one to touch and the luxurious hand promises great wind insulation. nice neutral color, washes well by hand. thank you!

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Sound Waves, Hand Knit Mushroom Brown Cable Pattern 100% Alpaca Hat

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Rick

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12/20/2018

"Inner Warmth in Clay and Amber"

Wow! Beautifuly made, really fast delivery and nice wrapping, my mom likes the little Peruvian woman on the wrapping paper, she took that already, Like the meaning of the colors also, Thanks Puriqwarmi

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Inner Warmth in Clay and Amber, Hand Knit Brown and Amber Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts