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Multicolor Shawl Hand Woven in Peru from Baby Alpaca Blend, "Vibrant Andes"

Product ID: 420445

When a shawl is handcrafted with only the best materials, like the softest baby alpaca blend, it transcends fashion and becomes a sensorial experience... more

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When a shawl is handcrafted with only the best materials, like the softest baby alpaca blend, it transcends fashion and becomes a sensorial experience as well. This is what the Peruvian duo of designers Raquel and Gregor achieves with this shawl woven by hand on artisan pedal looms. They use a palette composed of purple, orange and grey.

  • 0.20 kgs
  • 0.4 lbs
  • 200.7 cm L x 69.8 cm W
  • 79" L x 27.5" W

  • 40% alpaca, 25% pima cotton, 25% modal, 10% nylon
  • Textile softness: Ultrasoft -- the highest level of softness
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Hand wash cold separately with mild detergent
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 420445

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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.

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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.

Purchased Item 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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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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