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Handloomed Andean Purple Alpaca Fingerless Mittens from Peru, "Purple Empire"
Heir of ancient techniques, Rogelio Quispe handlooms an alpaca accessory, adding a little piece of his beloved Peruvian and Andean cultures. Choosing a palette of warm hues that he later combines with a purple base, the artisan puts all his creativity into each detail, making soft fingerless mittens full of tradition and culture.
- 0.10 kgs
- 0.2 lbs
- 22 cm L x 9 cm W
- 8.75" L x 3.5" W
- 100% alpaca
- Dry cleaning recommended
- 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
- Hand wash cold separately with mild detergent
- Dry flat in the shade
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in the Andes
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William
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07/08/2022
"great hat"
My wife loved this hat. It was a great gift and the workmanship was awesome.
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- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: Christmas
Barbara
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03/12/2022
"got matching hat"
soft and pretty and warm to go with the mittens.
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Multicolored Inca, Multicolored Knit 100% Alpaca Hat from Peru
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Barbara
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03/12/2022
"soft and warm - a!lso really pretty"
Love these alpaca mittens. I love mittens for their warmth, and these are so much more. Theyre soft and beautiful!
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Shalisha
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01/29/2022
"Absolutely beautiful"
Got this to match the multicolored scarf. Very soft, warm, and beautiful.
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Multicolored Inca, Multicolored Knit 100% Alpaca Hat from Peru
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Shalisha
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01/29/2022
"My new favorite scarf"
Got this for myself for Christmas. Very soft, warm, and bright.
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Ted
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01/26/2022
"Alpaca mittens"
My mother loves them and she got the matching hat, she loves them!
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Mother
- Occasion: thank you
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