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Alpaca Wool Blend Poncho from Peru, "Arequipa Purple"
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Lacy borders crocheted by hand accentuate the flirty sweep of this purple poncho from Alfredo Falcon. The poncho is knit of a soft alpaca blend featuring a discreet 'v' cascading over the neck.
- 0.35 kgs
- 0.8 lbs
- Garment Measurements
- 81.3 cm L x 101.6 cm L
- 32" L x 40" L
- 50% alpaca, 45% acrylic, and 5% wool
- Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
- Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
- Made in Peru.
- Ships fast from USA.
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Alfredo Falcon has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2550 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to stock up on the alpaca wool he uses in his apparel and accessories.
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Write a review"When I was a small child, my parents began teaching me to knit. Like me, they learned them from their own parents. So we are a family devoted to the world of textile arts for generations."
Update (June, 2019)"I come from a humble family of textile artisans and my first jobs were making sweaters that we sold later in a small store in... read more
