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The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.

A blue and brown labyrinth traces the geometric patterns on this alpaca poncho. Peru’s Carla Cosar transforms a traditional Andean garment into a modern-day accessory with this poncho, designed to accentuate the figure with a belt that ties at the back, a v-neck and a high/low hemline. The poncho is knit of baby alpaca, the first fleece of the shearing season, noted for its softness and warmth.

The preppy style returns, more stylish than ever! Peruvian artisan Patricia Lopez takes inspiration from this fabulous trend to reinvent it and create this gorgeous baby alpaca and wool blend sweater. The garment is enhanced with polyamide fibers to allow for a cozy sensation, which makes this light taupe and beige design perfect for a sophisticated winter season. The piece also has an elegant V-neckline and long sleeves stylized with ribbed cuffs.

This generous shawl displays autumnal shades of butterum brown and burnt orange in a classic design by Peru's Felipe Berckholtz. It is woven with the wool from the season's first shear, termed baby alpaca and much sought after for its soft, lightweight warmth. The ancient Inca discovered the attributes of this fiber, reserving it for the exclusive use of the aristocracy.