Orange Alpaca Scarf

Orange Alpaca Scarf from Bolivia

22cm x 180cm This is a beautiful Bolivian scarf made from alpaca wool.

These were hand sourced from the Bolivian Andes. Stylish, soft and beautiful. great funky colours! Original item not available in high street stores

Alpaca wool is one of the worlds finest natural fibres. its durable, warmer than regular wool. To learn more about alpaca fibre click here.

We pay fair trade prices for our alpaca products.

All our alpaca items are made by Maritza in La Paz, Bolivia from 100% Alpaca wool. We also sell some baby alpaca items. We have been working with Maritza and her womans collective since 2011.

Alpaca wool is one of the worlds finest natural fibres. its durable, warmer than regular wool. To learn more about alpaca fibre click here.

We pay fair trade prices for our alpaca products

Alpaca Scarf Background

Alpaca fleece is the natural fiber harvested from an alpaca. There are two different types of alpaca fleece. The most common fleece type comes from a Huacaya. Huacaya fiber grows and looks similar to sheep wool in that the animal looks “fluffy”. The second type of alpaca is Suri and makes up less than 10% of the South American alpaca population. Suri fiber is more similar to natural silk and hangs off the body in locks that have a dreadlock appearance. While both fibers can be used in the worsted milling process using light weight yarn or thread, Huacaya fiber can also be used in a woolen process and spun into various weight yarns. It is a soft, durable, luxurious and silky natural fiber.