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Cool Shades Handwoven Baby Alpaca Blend Scarf from Peru, "Ocean Blues"

Product ID: 456845

This bright scarf will liven up any winter outfit. Raquel and Gregor weave it in a soft baby alpaca blend and decorate it with a jacquard pattern in... more

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This bright scarf will liven up any winter outfit. Raquel and Gregor weave it in a soft baby alpaca blend and decorate it with a jacquard pattern in royal blue, navy, and turquoise.

The couple aims to preserve their homeland's rich textile and weaving traditions through their work with local materials and techniques.

  • 0.11 kgs
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 185.4 cm L x 35.6 cm W
  • 73" L x 14" W

  • 40% alpaca, 25% pima cotton, 25% modal, 10% nylon
  • Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
  • Made in Peru
  • Ships fast from USA
  • Product ID: 456845

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Robin

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Sep 13, 2024

Great Extra Gift!”

My wife loved the look and the feel of this shawl. She uses it for all kinds of occasions.

Gift Occasion
  • This was a gift for: Wife
  • Occasion: anniversary

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E.G.

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May 06, 2024

Beautifully made, but too large”

It is hard to buy clothing that fits on line, but I liked my soft alpaca shawls from Raquel and Gregor so much that I decided to risk it. Unfortunately it was made for someone much bigger than I am, so I had to send it back. I hope it found someone who could fill it up, it is really lovely.

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Rachel, Baby Alpaca Blend Knit Batwing Sleeve Poncho from Peru

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Raquel

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Jan 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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Tracey

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Jan 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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Grey Softness, Handwoven Baby Alpaca Blend V-Neck Poncho from Peru

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Hannah

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Jan 09, 2024

Beautiful and Soft!”

This scarf is very soft and the colors are very vivid. I am very happy with this purchase! I will be wearing this all winter.

Best Uses
  • Keeping warm

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Tammy

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Dec 20, 2023

Buyer Beware!!”

I ordered this item and received it today. It is NOT 70% Alpaca and 30% Silk. According to the tag on the item I received It is 40% alpaca, 25% cotton, 25% modal and 10% nylon. I would have been happy if it was at least 70% Alpaca, but less than half of it is made of Alapca. I had reservations about ordering from this site for the first time and should have followed my instincts. It is extremely disappointing to spend so much money on one thing and get something else that is not equivalent to what I thought I was purchasing. This is false marketing. Do not be deceived!

Gift Occasion
  • This was a gift for: Daughter-in-law
  • Occasion: Christmas

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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 — alpaca, cotton and silk — 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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