alpaca blue

The cool blues of this beautiful 100% alpaca shoulder bag evoke the Andean skies. The bag is crafted entirely by hand by the artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. They raise the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shear, dye and spin the wool; and weave the textile on a traditional waist loom. The unlined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket and jaunty tassels on the bottom.

The ancient Inca civilization saw the world in a unique way, symbolizing its connection with the spiritual and natural dimensions through a sign known as the chakana. Inspired by the ancient philosophy of his ancestors, Waldo Berrios crafts an alpaca blend hat featuring a charming pattern with the mystic figure all over the design and in a blue colour scheme.

Two sides of the trendy Andean style are present in a handwoven design by Liceth Principe. Working with alpaca and wool blend yarns, the Peruvian artisan creates this pretty hat featuring a cool palette of white, grey and blue hues, all bringing Inca motifs to life. On top of that, the design comes in a reversible style, with one side showing a layered pattern and the other a flat one.

Inca-inspired patterns add unique charm to this handcrafted 100% alpaca shoulder bag. The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco start from scratch to create it--raising the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shearing, dyeing and spinning the wool; and weaving the textile on a traditional waist loom. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.