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Baby Alpaca Blend Hand Woven Striped Blue Scarf from Peru, "Bohemian Caribbean Blue"

With a soft, tufted texture, this Peruvian scarf is handwoven from baby alpaca... more

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With a soft, tufted texture, this Peruvian scarf is handwoven from baby alpaca blend wool, with stripes of Caribbean blue, cyan, and Prussian blue that stretch its length. The scarf is designed by Raquel and Gregor, who take pride in aiding local artisans and families with their work.

Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

  • 0.10 kgs
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 180 cm L x 30 cm W
  • 71" L x 11.75" W
  • Fringe: 11 cm L
  • Fringe: 4.3" L

  • 90% baby alpaca, 10% nylon
  • Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low heat
  • Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
  • Made in Peru.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
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Cheryl

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08/13/2022

"A Gorgeous Gift"

This was so pretty and soft I was tempted to keep it for myself. Gave it as a gift and it was a huge hit!

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Sandra

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01/25/2020

"Beautifully made scarf"

Love the colors and design of this scarf. Its beautifully made and super soft.

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Sharen

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11/28/2021

"Exquisite colors"

Beautifully made and the vibrant colors are so eye-catching, this scarf gets comments every time it is worn.

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Kris

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02/19/2021

"Beautiful Scarf"

This is such a beautiful scarf - colors are so rich and brilliant

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Bohemian Caribbean Blue, Baby Alpaca Blend Hand Woven Striped Blue Scarf from Peru

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Raquel

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01/31/2024

"A Shawl of Extraordinary Beauty"

My Andean valley flower shawl arrived today. It is stunning. The richness and arrangement of colours is unmatched. It is delicate, soft and warm. I cant remember the last time i bought something so beautiful. Thank you for creating a shawl that lifts my spirit and makes me feel sourrounded by beauty and protection.

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Andean Valley Flower, Hand Woven Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru

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Tracey

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01/25/2024

"Amazing Craftmanship!!"

This poncho is exquisite! The colors are simply gorgeous and the softness of the poncho makes it the perfect lightweight item to take the chill off!

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Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Raquel and Gregor are dedicated to preserving the traditions woven into Peruvian culture from pre-Incan times. Like many before them, they learned their textile craft from elders in the community and they pass their knowledge to the younger artisans who work with them. Each piece produced in their workshop is woven on a wooden floor loom and finished by hand. Created from natural fibers ā€” alpaca, cotton and silk ā€” their work echoes the natural colors of the Peruvian landscape, reverberating with the rich hues of the mountains, the jungle and the coast.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Raquel and Gregor are deeply committed to building a sustainable workshop that offers a flexible supportive environment for the people who collaborate with them, most of whom are women. They have a special room at the workshop for the women to breastfeed or otherwise care for their children. Many of these women work solely for the purpose of being able to educate their children. Raquel and Gregor also have a deep respect for the environment and have installed solar panels in their workshop, a rarity in Peru.

Working with Disabilities

Working with Disabilities

Among the quality control assistants at Raquel and Gregor's workshop is one who is profoundly deaf. The rest of the team takes great pride in the way they have learned to communicate with her. They treasure what she has taught them about communicating with her and with each other.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Raquel and Gregor has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1400 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to buy more silk, cotton and alpaca wool for her shawls and accessories.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Raquel and Gregor are able to provide work for a number of people, 90 percent of them women.

 
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