Alpaca Accessories

Alpaca Throw Blanket

Arthur — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:07:48 +0000

An alpaca throw blanket provides a unique combination of comfort and style while resting or sleeping. Alpaca wool provides a soft texture similar to cashmere, making it lighter than sheep’s wool. Everyone wants to sleep with a blanket that is not only soft but durable and provides the necessary temperature during cold winter nights. Alpacas, in general, come in 22 unique colors ranging from basic tones of black, brown and white, thereby giving out a huge collection of throw blankets to choose from in the worldwide market.

NEW ALPACA WOOL BLANKET HOME Folk Art Plush THROW Ivory
US $57.99

NEW BABY ALPACA YARN Plush BLANKET HOME Folk Art THROW
US $59.99

SOFT WARM BLACK ALPACA BLANKET 90 X 64
US $23.50

NEW Pure Home 100 ALPACA Wool Blanket Plush Art Throw
US $62.99

NEW GORGEOUS COZY ALPACA WOOL Blanket 103 x 77
US $24.00

NEW FINE ALPACA YARN Plush BLANKET HOME Folk Art THROW
US $56.99

ANDEAN LINEN Handcrafted Alpaca Wool Blanket Throw
US $242.96

Blue Man Icon Alpaca Wool Blend THROW BLANKET Peru
US $220.46

INCA Alpaca Wool Throw Blanket by NOVICA Peru Artisan
US $206.96

RIVER Alpaca Wool Throw Blanket by NOVICA Peru Artisan
US $206.96

NEW Home 100 ALPACA Wool Blanket Plush Throw Chocolate
US $64.99

NEW ALPACA YARN WOOL Plush BLANKET HOME Folk Art THROW
US $56.99

New HUGE Alpaca Wool Home Blanket 100x98 QUEEN SIZE
US $51.00

NEW ALPACA WOOL ZIGZAG BLANKET HOME Peru Art THROW
US $56.99

Beautiful Hand Made 100 Alpaca Throw from Bolivia
US $26.00

4 oz Raw Alpaca Fiber Wool Fleece Blanket White Beige
US $8.00

NEW Home 100 ALPACA Wool Blanket Plush Throw Green
US $64.99

RED PARACAS Hand Loomed Alpaca Wool Blanket Peru NEW
US $109.95

SOFT WARM FUCHSIA ALPACA BLANKET 88 X 64
US $22.90

CAMEL CHECKS Woven ALPACA WOOL BLANKET Throw Andes ART
US $154.95

Alpaca Raw Blanket Light Brown Fleece 1 lb
US $7.99

NEW Handmade Alpaca throw rug 48x63 Cuzco Original Peru
US $199.00

Alpaca Raw Prime Blanket Felt Spin Rose Grey 1 LB NR
US $8.99

New Stunning Alpaca Blanket Peru Queen Size Brown Llama
US $39.99

EARTH FLOWER Peru Alpaca Wool THROW Blanket TWIN
US $224.95

SOFT WARM ANDEAN BLACK ALPACA BLANKET 91 X 84
US $28.99

RAW ALPACA FIBER 20 lbs Blanket White
US $12.95

ALPACA WOOL BLANKET THROW Native
US $29.98

Raw Alpaca Fiber 14 lbs Blanket Black Silver Grey
US $6.00

Raw Alpaca Fiber 12 lbs Blanket Brown
US $5.50

The alpaca fleece comes from the finest part located at the back of the animal. Once the fleeces are found, these are sheered in order to provide the right amount and quality of fiber that will provide you warmth during the night. Fibers of the alpaca are generally hollow, making your alpaca throw blanket more lightweight compared to those made of sheep’s wool. Alpaca fibers’ outer layer provides a smooth texture that can hardly be found in any animal fur.

Since the Alpaca wool is also known to have hypoallergenic features, for people who fear of experiencing itchiness and skin inflammation, alpaca blankets are guaranteed to make you feel at ease all the time. The alpaca fiber itself is known to be softer than cotton making it better than your usual bedroom blankets. The thermal qualities of the wool’s fibers are beyond superior that you will soon forget the feeling of winter seasons. An alpaca throw blanket can be bought in many stores online and in malls.

Alpaca Rug

Arthur — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:05:04 +0000

An ordinary alpaca rug is usually made by hand. Providing a wonderful spectrum of earthy colors, rugs made of alpaca are perfect to hang on walls, underline a coffee table or emphasize a fireplace. Alpaca fleece makes great natural fibers that reproduce quality silk fabrics. Although it is always compared to the quality of sheep wool, Alpaca is smoother and more comfortable on skin. Rugs that are made of alpaca are often used in living rooms to accommodate floor activities with its silk-like texture.

Large Alpaca Rug 6 X 4 1 2 Peru Gorgeous
US $149.99

Stylish NEW 100 Peruvian Handmade Alpaca Fur Rug 45
US $50.00

LUXURIOUS HANDMADE 100 BROWN ALPACA FUR RUG 26x47
US $99.99

GEOMETRIC DESIGN 100ALPACA FUR RUG CARPET HANDMADE
US $74.99

EAGLE DESIGN 100 ALPACA FUR RUG CARPET PERU HANDMADE
US $69.00

Alpaca rug with llama designs made in Peru
US $34.99

Fur Baby Alpaca Rug Carpet Handmade Peru 71x57
US $440.00

Fur Baby Alpaca Rug Carpet Handmade Peru 71x55
US $450.00

Fur Alpaca Rug Carpet 82x71 Handmade Peru
US $450.00

Fur Alpaca Rug Carpet Handmade Peru 65x49
US $270.00

Fur Alpaca Rug Carpet 82x74 Handmade Peru
US $450.00

New 5ft Round Alpaca Fur Area Rug in Yin Yang Pattern
US $244.00

Soft Fur Baby Alpaca Rug Carpet Handmade Peru 63x47 A
US $310.00

Alpaca Fur Rug 63x48
US $300.00

Fur Baby Alpaca Round Rug Carpet 6 Feet Handmade Peru
US $450.00

LUXURIOUS HANDMADE ALPACA FUR RUG 74 x 58 INCHES
US $325.00

Fur Alpaca Round Rug Carpet 8 Feet Handmade Peru
US $550.00

LUXURIOUS ALPACA FUR HALL RUNNER RUG 29 x 95 Feet
US $325.00

LUXURIOUS HANDMADE ALPACA FUR RUG 36 x 5 Feet
US $209.00

Large Alpaca Fur Rug Peace Dove 66x52
US $300.00

SOFT ALPACA FUR RUG ROUND
US $325.00

SOFT ALPACA FUR RUG W PANDA DESIGN
US $250.00

New Handmade 100 Alpaca Rug 21 Round Exceptional
US $44.99

New Handmade 100 Alpaca Panda Bear Rug 45x60 Amazing
US $199.99

Alpaca fur big area rug with llama designs made in Peru
US $50.00

New 4x6 Soft Alpaca Fur Area Rug Kissing Wolves Design
US $247.00

New Peru Handmade 100 Alpaca Round Rug 50 Diameter
US $189.00

46 ROUND ALPACA PERU RUG WITH PANDA WW
US $100.00

NEW 4 x 6 Soft Alpaca Fur Area Rug in Aztec Pattern
US $244.00

100 Baby Alpaca Wool Fur Rug Mat Vase Design
US $15.00

Similar to human hair, alpaca fabric can also appear glossy. The natural fibers acquired from alpaca fleece are spun around a jute core, thereby making the rug more durable and possibly reversible. Since alpaca rugs are made from real animal wool, you can assure that your centerpiece will withstand a great number of years. Unlike rugs that have dyed colors, alpaca rugs use natural animal hair in order to prevent wear and fading.

Each alpaca rug has a unique appearance due to the unevenly cut wool. For cleaning, one can simply brush their rugs or apply natural oil as scotch guard. Other people also brush their rugs while applying baby powder with cornstarch as one of the natural ways of cleaning an alpaca rug. For those who are lazy to care for their rugs, a simple vacuum will do as well as constant smoothing of surfaces. On the other hand, if you really care so much for your alpaca rug, you can clean it while using mild soap and warm water.

Alpaca Shawl

Arthur — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:02:48 +0000

Every woman loves to have her own alpaca shawl. Known to be the “Gold of the Andes”, Alpaca is a special kind of fabric that is rich in natural fiber, allowing a smoother and softer flow in clothes. Similar to the wool coming from sheep, Alpaca provides silk-like cotton to braise cool temperatures and help make all sorts of clothing easy and beautiful to wear. The preparation of this one of a kind material follows a complicated process involving spinning, carding and weaving until the final product is made.

100 Alpaca Ruana Cape Shawl BIG SALE MOVE EM OUT
US $39.99

Handmade NWT ALPACA Wool Shawl Crochet Roses Emerald
US $27.99

NEW 100 ALPACA WOOL LONG NWT SCARF MUFFLER SHAWL WRAP
US $35.99

Handmade NEW ALPACA Wool Shawl Crochet Roses Gray
US $27.99

NEW ALPACA Wool Womens Pashmina Brown Woven Shawl Wrap
US $24.99

New ALPACA Wool Winter Shawl Wrap Crochet Roses Brown
US $29.99

Handmade NWT ALPACA Wool Shawl Crochet Roses Black
US $27.99

Handmade NWT ALPACA Wool Shawl Crochet Roses Pink
US $24.99

NEW Handmade ALPACA Wool Shawl Crochet Roses Ivory
US $32.99

Handmade NEW Woven ALPACA Wool Crochet Art Shawl SILVER
US $29.99

NEW ALPACA Wool Womens Woven Shawl Scarf Wrap Gray
US $19.99

Alpaca Wool Shawl Warm Taupe Mix Quality 50 OFF
US $19.99

INCA WARMTH Handwoven Peru 100Alpaca Wool PONCHO Shawl
US $161.96

NONNAS GARDEN SHAWL KIT MERINO ALPACA NIP KNITPICKS
US $29.00

Peruvian Alpaca Shawl Scarf Shipping from PERU
US $25.00

NEGRA NOVICA Peru 100 Alpaca Wool Cape SHAWL Wrap
US $312.95

DARK BLUE Peru Alpaca SHAWL Poncho ELEGANT NOVICA
US $179.95

SOFT BEAUTIFUL BLUE WOOL ALPACA SHAWL 24 X 76
US $12.99

Peruvian PERU Hand Made Knit 100 Alpaca SHAWL Poncho
US $24.99

ESPRESSO Handwoven Alpaca Wool Shawl Peru Art
US $40.46

SOFT BEAUTIFUL BLACK ALPACA REVERSIBLE SHAWL
US $12.99

ALPACA Shawl Cape Wrap MINT Peruvian perfection
US $49.99

Baby Alpaca Shawl Made in Bolivia
US $65.00

Fusion Alpaca Dark Gray Metallic Cardigan Shawl 1X NWT
US $20.00

NEW ALPACA WOOL YARN SHAWL WRAP CROCHET SILVER GRAY
US $29.99

AUTUMN Reversible Alpaca WOOL CLOAK Sweater Shawl Peru
US $118.99

NUBBY WOMENS MEDIUM SWEATER IVORY CAPE SHAWL ALPACA
US $22.99

NEW ALPACA WOOL YARN SHAWL WRAP CROCHET ROSES RED
US $29.99

NEW ALPACA WOOL YARN SHAWL WRAP CROCHET CAMELL
US $24.99

ETERNAL SKY Reversible Alpaca Wool Shawl Peru Art
US $89.96

In order to provide the best accessory to any dress or gown, a shawl always comes in handy. Loosely worn around the body or over the shoulders, a shawl always provides the much needed glow and eccentricity to any piece of clothing. Alpaca shawls are more delicate in fabric. With Baby Alpaca that serves as a luxury material and fiber, shawls become shinier and smoother, making them look classic and sophisticated. Weaved from fine coating, an alpaca shawl costs a little below one hundred dollars. The amount of money paid is priceless when compared to the many compliments you will be receiving once you wear this beautiful accessory.

Alpaca shawls are sold in many stores but one must have a good eye in spotting fake designs. A shawl that is made of 100% alpaca wool usually weighs around half a pound. A definite must-have in your wardrobe, any alpaca shawl is the type of accessory that can be used for any occasion and at any time.

Alpaca Socks

Arthur — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:46:12 +0000

If you want to know the amazing benefits of alpaca wool, getting a pair of alpaca socks is the best way to do it. The fiber-enriched Alpaca wool is delicately spun in order to create thinly knit socks. This is essential in order to provide natural softness in the material of the socks. Thermal fibers contained in the alpaca create warmth and durability in order to withstand different weathers and also prevent sweating of feet. This simply means that by wearing socks made of alpaca, you can assure a lightweight feeling on your feet without the feel of itchiness and allergies.

ALPACA SOCKS FROM THE ANDES OF PERUMore picsmy Store
US $8.99

BEST SURVIVOR Alpaca Survival Socks Organic natural USA
US $20.00

2 PAIR BOOT SURVIVOR Alpaca Survival Socks Organic USA
US $50.00

Womens ALPACA HIKING SURVIVAL SOCKS BEST ORGANIC
US $20.00

ALPACA PIMA COTTON SOCKS LARGE 2 PAIR
US $9.99

BEST SURVIVOR Alpaca Survival Socks BUY 2 FREE SHIP
US $40.00

10 PAIRS SOCKS ALPACA CUSCO CHULLO SPORT SNOWBOARD
US $23.80

10 PAIRS SOCKS ALPACA CUSCO CHULLO SNOWBOARD Dress
US $23.80

10 PAIRS SOCKS ALPACA CUSCO CHULLO SNOWBOARD SPORT
US $23.80

Mens ALPACA HIKING SURVIVAL HUNTING SOCKS ORGANIC
US $20.00

ALPACA MERINO WOOL SOCKS LARGE 2 PAIR
US $15.00

PREMIUM Alpaca Dress Socks
US $7.50

100 ALPACA WOOL SOCKS 1 PAIR LEGWARMER BROWN
US $7.99

NEW 6 PAIRS OF ALPACA WOOL DRESS SOCKS LOT
US $24.99

Alpaca socks LEG WARMERS from the AndesMorPicsStore
US $8.99

Womens Survival Socks Alpaca Made in USA Free SH
US $19.00

Quality Alpaca Therapuetic Socks Gray Womens
US $15.99

Lot of 08 Pairs of Alpaca Socks with designs USA
US $45.00

Quality Alpaca Hunter Socks Charcoal Ladies
US $19.99

BOOT SURVIVOR Alpaca Survival Socks 5 PAIR PRIOIRITY SH
US $100.00

Quality Alpaca Hunter Socks Charcoal Mens
US $19.99

Quality Alpaca Hunter Socks Brown Mens
US $19.99

Mens Survival Socks Alpaca Made in USA Free SH
US $19.00

Alpaca Boot Socks Survivor USA Warm High Calf
US $22.00

Quality Alpaca Hiker Terry Socks Charcoal Womens
US $15.99

Quality Alpaca Therapuetic Socks Natural White Womens
US $15.99

BOOT LENGTH SURVIVOR Alpaca Survival Socks Organic USA
US $25.00

Spin off magazine fall 2000 suri alpaca socks mobius
US $36.50

ALPACA HIKING SURVIVAL SOCKS ORGANIC Multiple sizes
US $20.00

Quality Alpaca Hunter Socks Pearl White Mens
US $19.99

Oftentimes, our feet sweat because of lack of air circulation inside shoes and socks. The sweat produced by unaired feet causes the foul odor otherwise known as Athlete’s Foot. Alpaca socks undermine this issue while producing quality socks made with the best animal wool. Alpaca allows air to circulate freely around your feet as you go about daily outdoor activities. The fabric itself is also hypoallergenic, preventing any symptoms of allergies once your feet get in contact with the wool. Providing a warmer feeling down to your toes, socks made of alpaca are also best to use during winter in order to keep your feet comfortably padded and relaxed. Since alpaca is known to provide a warmer temperature than ordinary wool, you can use it for skating, hunting and skiing.

Whether it’s for kids, teenagers, men or women, alpaca socks will bring you a lot of benefits unlike any normal socks you buy in regular stores.

Alpaca Scarf

Arthur — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:44:28 +0000

To help you get the perfect accent to any piece of winter wardrobe, an alpaca scarf is what you need. Most alpaca scarves are customized in a way that makes them different compared to all other pieces in the market. Since alpaca scarves are made from natural wool, you can be assured that what you are wearing is 100% handmade. Hand-knitted in different colors and lengths, alpaca scarves are usually sold out during winter as one of the hottest accessories available during such seasons.

NEW ALPACA WOOL WOMENS ROSES SCARF Art Scarves Yellow
US $12.99

NEW LONG ALPACA Nwt WOOL WOMENS Ivory SCARF Art Scarves
US $12.99

NEW LONG ALPACA WOOLEN WOMENS SCARF Art Scarves Pink
US $9.99

NEW 100 ALPACA WOOL LONG NWT SCARF MUFFLER SHAWL WRAP
US $35.99

NEW LONG ALPACA Nwt WOOL WOMENS Gray SCARF Art Scarves
US $12.99

NEW ALPACA WOOL CLOAK CAPE PONCHO W SCARF BLUE ONE SZ
US $71.99

NEW ALPACA WOOL CLOAK PONCHO WRAP SCARF ONE SIZE RED
US $71.99

NEW WOMENS ALPACA WOOL CLOAK PONCHO SCARF Silver ONE SZ
US $71.99

NEW LONG ALPACA Nwt WOOLEN MENS Black SCARF Art Scarves
US $9.99

NEW ALPACA WOOL BLUE CLOAK PONCHO WRAP SCARF ONE SIZE
US $71.99

COZY NIGHT Handmade 100 Alpaca Wool Scarf Peru NOVICA
US $32.36

Alpaca Neck Scarf GUANAQUITO from Ecuador
US $8.00

ALPACA CAMARGO Scarf NEW Brown Wool Acrylic Soft
US $20.00

Peru Cherry Wine Alpaca Wool Scarf by Novica
US $23.99

CHERRY WINE Warm Peru Alpaca Wool Scarf by Novica
US $22.99

Peruvian Alpaca Shawl Scarf Shipping from PERU
US $25.00

Beautiful pink hand knitted Alpaca Wool mix scarf new
US $20.08

GREEN COAT Peruvian Alpaca Wool Fringed PONCHO Scarf
US $129.95

Alpaca Scarf Monogrammed with St Bernard LogoBrown
US $19.95

Scarf Baby Alpaca Wool Pashmina Wrap Christmas gift C1
US $20.00

Scarf Baby Alpaca Wool Pashmina Wrap Christmas gift C4
US $20.00

Scarf Baby Alpaca Wool Pashmina Wrap Christmas gift C2
US $20.00

Scarf Baby Alpaca Wool Pashmina Wrap Christmas gift C3
US $20.00

ALPACA WOOL PERU SCARF WOMEN MEN ORANGE BONUS AMULET
US $9.89

ALPACA WOOL PERUVIAN SCARF WOMEN VIOLET BONUS AMULET
US $9.89

ALPACA WOOL PERU SCARF WOMEN MEN BRICK BONUS AMULET
US $9.89

ALPACA WOOL PERU SCARF WOMEN MEN GREEN BONUS AMULET
US $9.89

ALPACA WOOL PERU SCARF WOMEN TURQUOISE BONUS AMULET
US $9.89

ALPACA WOOL PERU SCARF BURGUNDY PINK BONUS AMULET
US $9.89

LONG ALPACA WOOL PERU SCARF BROWN CREAM BONUS AMULET
US $9.89

The alpaca wool features a unique fine texture that is almost comparable to cashmere. The cell structure of alpaca wool prides in unbreakable fiber that is three times stronger than the wool of a sheep. When used as a clothing accessory, specifically as a scarf, alpaca wool provides thermal benefits created by its cellular structure. When compared to sheep wool, alpaca provides five times more warmth and thermal comfort.

Due to the naturally woven material and fabric, you can guarantee that strands of fibers will not shed from your alpaca scarves. In appearance, your alpaca scarf may look heavy due to its thick texture, but when worn, this provides a lightweight rest around your neck. For visual appeal, alpaca scarves are also rich in silky sheen, thereby promoting a sophisticated and elegant quality to your wardrobe accessory. Any friend or family member who gets the chance to see your new accessory will surely want one as well. The alpaca scarf is guaranteed to make you feel warm and beautiful all at the same time.

Alpaca Hat

Arthur — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:41:38 +0000

An alpaca hat is the perfect accessory during winter season. Known to provide a warmer and more comfortable feeling for the human body, alpaca wool also comes in many designs of hats. Most of the time, hats used during winter are made with synthetic wool, making it less durable and highly ineffective for cold weathers. People who use such hats end up going home with snow on their heads.

Alpaca wool hat made entirely by hand ethnic BOLIVIA
US $4.99

Soft fluffy brown alpaca leather ski snow bunny hat
US $40.00

BASIC BLACK Handmade Peruvian Alpaca Wool Hat Ski Cap
US $29.95

NEW ANDEAN ALPACA CHULLO HAT HIPPIE BOHO EARFLAP
US $.99

NWT AMERICAN EAGLE AE ALPACA TRAPPER HAT BEANIE CHULLO
US $29.75

Team USA Alpaca Knit Hat NEW Made of Alpaca fiber
US $29.00

Alpaca Baseball Hat
US $11.99

NWT AMERICAN EAGLE ALPACA GREEN NAVY TRAPPER HAT SOLD O
US $19.99

NEW ANDEAN ALPACA CHULLO HAT HIPPIE BOHO PERU EARFLAP
US $14.99

ALPACA WOOL hat FOR MAN ETHNIC DESIGN FROM BOLIVIA
US $4.99

Peruvian Alpaca 100 Wool Hat
US $.99

NWT AMERICAN EAGLE ALPACA TRAPPER HAT SOLD OUT SKI NAVY
US $17.99

10 CHULLO ALPACA Cusco Hat Beanie Snow CAP Beret Helmet
US $21.00

10CHULLO ALPACA Cusco Beanie Snow CAP Beret Helmet Hats
US $21.00

Cusco Alpaca Chullo Kids hat Child Cap Beret Snow C39
US $4.90

CUSCO CHULLO ALPACA Hat Beanie Snowboard CAP Baret CA2
US $4.90

CUSCO CHULLO ALPACA Hat Beanie Snowboard CAP Baret X93
US $4.90

CUSCO ALPACA CHULLO Hat CAP Earflap SNOWBOARD Art D94
US $4.90

CUSCO CHULLO ALPACA Hat Beanie Snowboard CAP Baret CA3
US $4.90

CUSCO Beret CHULLO ALPACA Hat Beanie Snowboard CAP CD23
US $4.90

ALPACA WOOL hat FOR MAN ETHNIC DESIGN FROM BOLIVIA
US $4.99

NWT AMERICAN EAGLE ALPACA GREEN LOGO TRAPPER HAT SOLD O
US $20.99

TIMBERLAND NWT MENS ALPACA BLEND SKI HAT
US $11.99

100 Alpaca Baby Hat w Earflaps handmade cap 3 6 0 6
US $11.99

EarFlap Hats PERU CHULLO REVERSIBLE Alpaca Cusco NEW
US $12.99

NEW Soft Alpaca Wool Woven Beret Beanie Hat GREEN
US $9.99

WHOLESALE LOT OF 10 MULTICOLOR ALPACA CHULLOS HAT CAPS
US $26.10

NEW Soft Alpaca Wool Woven Beret Beanie Hat BEIGE
US $9.99

Fournier Girls Infant Hat Cap Fall Alpaca 6 months 1039
US $5.99

3 EarFlap Hats PERU CHULLO REVERSIBLE Alpaca Cusco NEW
US $18.99

Alpaca wool comes from the fleeces that are found on the fur of the alpaca animal. These fleeces create the natural fiber that is used to make the silk-like cotton in all forms of clothing. Aside from the soft texture and the warmth provided by the alpaca wool when made into hats, the material is also scientifically proven to be hypoallergenic. For people who have sensitive skin, you can wear an alpaca hat with confidence and are guaranteed to feel the same level of comfort as those who have normal skin.

Hats made of alpaca that are out in the market today vary from modern visors to regular beanies. Although alpaca wool looks the same as other animal furs, the mechanism used in acquiring the alpaca’s wool involves a series of weaving and spinning. Other hats are also made with Baby Alpaca, making it even softer than the original alpaca texture. Moreover, Baby Alpaca provides a certain glow due to the shiny fiber pieces incorporated during carding. This added feature makes wearing an alpaca hat fashionable even if winter season is over.

Baby Alpaca Shawl

Arthur — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:15:54 +0000

Anything made of baby alpaca fiber let it be a baby alpaca shawl or a baby alpaca scarf, is going to be the best piece in your wardrobe. Baby alpaca fiber is usually slightly higher priced, but that is because it is a slightly higher demanded commodity. An Alpaca cannot be a baby for ever so there is always a limited quantity available.

Your baby alpaca shawl will be extremely soft and fine, more so than a adult alpaca shawl and much more so than a standard wool shawl. Infant alpacas are actually called crias. They are often the best part of an alpaca farmers work, watching the cria grow up over time. But it is also a time bittersweet time as the end product of an exceptional baby alpaca shawl will no longer carry the same beauty as the shavings change over to the adult fiber. No doubt alpaca fiber is much better that sheep’s wool, but the baby alpaca shawl fiber is superior even to that.

Yarn that can be used in a baby alpaca shawl can be had for roughly 9 dollars US for a 110 yard length. Common colors include dark grey, white, fawn, dark rose gray, medium rose gray, light rose gray and silver gray. Those are just the natural colors keep in mind and it is not all of the natural colors either. There are many more completely natural child alpaca colors. A lot of times with breeding it is a grand surprise as to what color combinations will come to be when a baby alpaca comes into the world.

If you are looking for a large color selection there are many farms and factories, both here in the states and in Peru that die the fibers for baby alpaca shawls so you can have pretty much any color combination you can think of.

Alpaca Wool Shawl

Arthur — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:08:25 +0000

Alpaca wool is a great source for shawls, sweaters, sock or anything else you would like to be cuddly and warm. The wording of alpaca wool shawl is actually some what of a misnomer though. Alpaca fur is not wool, wool is used to describe the fur of a sheep. An Alpaca wool shawl is really made of what is called Alpaca fiber.

Alpaca wool (if you will) comes in excellent variety of 52 colors naturally. Unnaturally it comes in virtually any color imaginable. Dies can make an Alpaca wool shawl a myriad of rainbow colors in Peruvian geometric patterns, shapes and lines.

If you were to talk about an Alpaca wool shawl to a true Alpaca breeder, they would probably be offended at the mention of wool being compared to Alpaca fiber. (OK, maybe I made that one up, but as an Alpaca I would be offended being referred to basically as a sheep) Alpaca wool is usually as soft as cashmere and lighter than wool would be. It has the wonderful combination of being both a strong and fine natural material. An alpaca wool shawl is approximately 3 to five times warmer than the wool of a sheep would be by weight.

Alpacas have been producing strong and warm clothing for the Peruvians for a thousand years. The facts are now though, that true Peruvian alpaca wool shawls are of a lesser quality than the ones you find woven on our own American soil. Why is that, the Alpaca fiber is such a huge business in Peru that everything is pretty much mass factory produced leading to lesser quality that the home spun local resources. I guess the bottom line is, try and source the materials for your next Alpaca wool shawl from a local Alpaca farmer and have a softer better end product.

Alpaca Shawl Before It Was An Alpaca Shawl

Arthur — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:01:26 +0000

Did you ever wonder how an alpaca shawl starts out. It starts out on the alpaca of course. Someone has to sheer all that wonderfull alpaca fur off of our lovely alpaca friends. That job falls to your local alpaca farmer (that is if there is a local alpaca farm to you, else it would be your far away alpaca farmer, I guess). The best way to show you step one in the production of an alpaca shawl would be to, duhh, show you. Here is a great video from Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe. There are plenty of other alpaca sheering example videos out there, but I love that show so that is what you get. Enjoy!!!