Furry Alpaca Beanie Hat from Peru, "Alpaca Friend"

Keep yourself warm while letting your imagination run wild with this adorable alpaca hat. Elsa Flores handcrafts it from a soft alpaca wool blend and adds a smiling mouth, eyes, and long ears for a fun look.

The artisan learned the art of working with traditional Andean textiles from her parents. Her work is inspired by her homeland's rich history and cultural traditions.