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Celinda Jaco designs an original cape in a soft alpaca wool blend. With crocheted buttons and borders, the chic ruana goes everywhere in style. Once reserved for the Inca aristocracy and more recently for special occasions, alpaca is coveted worldwide for its lightweight warmth.
- 0.69 kgs
- 1.5 lbs
- 50% alpaca, 45% acrylic, 5% wool
- Features a button closure
- Dry clean only
- Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in the Andes
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Betty
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11/30/2018
"Pristine Cape"
I could not be more pleased! This cape is beautiful and versatile. I love having it in my wardrobe. The detail is special. Excellent value! Thank you.
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- Light weight jacket, wrap for simple dress, dress up jeans! Endless possibilities!
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Pristine Chic, White Alpaca Blend Ruana Cape
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Lynne
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06/16/2016
"SO USEFUL and practical- yet classy"
I cant tell yu how many times I reach for this. It gives me some added warmth and I love that it goes with anything- jeans or dressy! Choice of white has been good as the colr is good in winter as well as the cooler days of summer or too much air conditioning! Love it!
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Pristine Chic, White Alpaca Blend Ruana Cape
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Sheila
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05/09/2021
"Must have scarf"
Extremely warm and good looking
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- Look dressy and warm
- Retains body heat
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Alvin
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03/08/2021
"Wondewrfully made"
Unusual for sure, but what a great warmer when its just chilly.
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Deborah Z.
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03/05/2021
"Lovely"
Warm and gorgeous.
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Mary
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02/12/2021
"My new favorite way to keep warm"
I LOVE this cape! So well made. The color is beautiful, the texture is dreamy. It keeps me warm without being bulky. It is fashionable and easy to wear. Highly recommend!
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Red Divine, Alpaca Acrylic Wool Blend Collared Red Cape with Buttons
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Celinda uses traditional materials to create her contemporary clothing. Her designs are often based on Andean styles such as ponchos and ruanas, her garments are machine knit and finished by hand. From her early teens, Celinda was obsessed with textiles and began to learn tailoring, knitting, crochet, toy-making and appliqué. Many of these crafts were taught to her by her family. Today, she enjoys passing her skills on to the next generation. She encourages university students who are curious about the textile arts to visit her workshop and "practice."
Celinda has a natural entrepreneurial spirit. She attempted many things before finding her own workshop. Dedicated to preserving Peruvian textile traditions, she trains her own workers and informally teaches university students who have an open invitation to visit her workshop and learn about the textile arts. She is an asset to her community.
Celinda, her husband and her grandson are all supported through her Novica sales. These sales are steady, enabling her to pay her employees, her workshop bills and other living expenses.
Celinda hires as many university students as possible. It is her way of ensuring that someone will not have to give up their studies because they cannot afford to continue.
She has received an award for quality and design from Promperu, the Peruvian export and tourism agency.
Celinda is proud to be able to pay for the education of one of her grandsons.
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
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