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Colca CanyonPatterned Blue and Burgundy Alpaca Men's Knit Sweater

Size: XL, XXL
5.0 (1 review)

$139.95
Swirling FireMulti-Color Striped 100% Alpaca Wool Knit Fringed Poncho

Size: One Size
5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
Andean HomelandMulticolor Alpaca Men's Sweater with Forest Green

Size: S, XL, M
5.0 (2 reviews)

$137.49
Sense of SerenityModern Sterling Silver Single Stone Chrysocolla Ring

5.0 (1 review)

$106.49
Diamond of the AndesHandmade Alpaca Wool Patterned Gloves

5.0 (2 reviews)

$34.99
Andean TwilightHandmade Alpaca Wool Striped Hat from Peru

4.7 (Fernando Cano)

$44.95
Life CelebrationAndean Multicolor Alpaca Wool Poncho

Size: One Size
4.9 (12 reviews)

$119.99
Altiplano SkyWoven Baby Alpaca Blend Scarf from Peru

5.0 (2 reviews)

$54.99
Sophisticated BeautyHand Woven Striped Alpaca Blend Wrap Scarf from Peru

5.0 (Raquel and Gregor)

$57.99
SplendorousThree Sodalite Sterling Silver and Ceramic Beaded Bracelets

5.0 (1 review)

$25.99
Joyous Enchantment in RedReverse Painted Glass Decorative Chest in Red from Peru

5.0 (Asunta Pelaez)

~~$62.99~~ $56.69
Black and White TileBlack and White Reversible Alpaca Blend Peruvian Ruana

Size: One Size
5.0 (Waldo Berrios)

$119.99
Sweet Cat in WhiteCeramic Figurine of a Floral White Cat from Peru

5.0 (3 reviews)

$17.99
Andean JoyTwo Amethyst and Ceramic Beaded Stretch Bracelets from Peru

5.0 (Dina)

$27.99
Joyous Enchantment in BlueReverse Painted Glass Decorative Box in Blue from Peru

5.0 (Asunta Pelaez)

$67.49
Floral Andean KaleidoscopeFloral Embroidered Wool and Alpaca Blend Cushion Cover

5.0 (Balvina Huaytalla)

$69.99
Grey MedleyPeruvian Reversible Multi Patterned Grey Alpaca Blend Ruana

Size: One Size
5.0 (1 review)

$129.99
Scarlet FoliageRed and Black Turtleneck Alpaca Blend Poncho with Lace

Size: One Size
5.0 (Waldo Berrios)

~~$89.99~~ $80.99
God of RitualsArchaeological Bronze and Copper Mask

5.0 (2 reviews)

$57.99
Puno PastelPink/Multicolored Baby Alpaca Blend Scarf from Peru

5.0 (1 review)

$49.99
Purple Summer GardenHandcrafted Floral Glass Mirror

5.0 (2 reviews)

$40.99
Christmas ComfortKnit Mini Sweater Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6)

$22.95
Dream of the Andes100% Alpaca Throw Blanket with Striped Patterns from Peru

5.0 (2 reviews)

$289.99
Atlantis PowerArtisan Crafted Sterling Silver Atlantis Band Ring from Peru

5.0 (2 reviews)

$79.99
Season of the FlowersBaby Alpaca Art Knit Sweater

Size: S, M, L, XL
5.0 (Benita Cutipa)

$219.99
Night OwlPeruvian Bamboo Quena Flute

5.0 (1 review)

$42.99
Chankas Warrior in Light BrownMen's Leather Sterling Silver Braided Bracelet

5.0 (4 reviews)

$107.49
Mahogany FlowCotton Blend Sweater in Mahogany from Peru

Size: S, M, L, XL

$54.99
Alpaca RainbowKnit Alpaca Blend Fingerless Gloves in Rose from Peru

$39.99
Vermilion LeavesAlpaca Blend Poncho with Lead Grey and Vermilion Patterns

Size: S/M, L/XL

$89.99
Smoky Black DiamondsThrow Blanket with Diamond Motifs in Smoke and Black

4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$39.99
Leather MinimalistArtisan Crafted Leather Accent Sterling Silver Band Ring

5.0 (1 review)

$94.99
Travel ChestTooled Leather Jewelry Box Handmade in Peru

5.0 (Julio Sanchez)

$261.99
Inca LandscapeKnit Alpaca Blend Fingerless Gloves in Iris from Peru

$39.99
Grey DreamcatcherGrey Short Sleeve V Neck Tunic from Peru

Size: One Size
5.0 (1 review)

$35.99
Valley of the Flowers100% Baby Alpaca Art Knit Cardigan Sweater

Size: S, M, L, XL
5.0 (Benita Cutipa)

$219.99
Copper DreamcatcherKnit Copper Tunic with V Neck and Short Sleeves

Size: One Size
4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$35.49
Alpaca RainbowKnit Alpaca Blend Leg Warmers in Rose from Peru

$37.99
Evening Flight in NavyNavy Pullover Sweater with Three Quarter Length Sleeves

Size: S/M, L/XL
5.0 (1 review)

$45.49
Copper Reality SquaredBrown Poncho with Turtleneck from Peru

Size: One Size
4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$36.99
Imagine in IvoryIvory Pullover Sweater with Blue and Red Stripes

Size: S, M, L, XL
4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$36.99
Imagine in BrownBrown Striped Pullover Sweater from Peru

Size: S, M, L, XL
4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$38.49
Beige DreamcatcherBeige Tunic with V Neck and Short Sleeves

Size: One Size
4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$35.99
Floral ShadowsBlack And White 100% Alpaca Wool Ruana with Red Accents

5.0 (8 reviews)

$159.99
Sunny HarmonyHandcrafted Sterling Silver Beaded Carnelian Choker Necklace

5.0 (1 review)

$79.99
Aviary InspirationMate gourd sculptures

5.0 (1 review)

~~$27.99~~ $25.19
Friends Among the FlowersHand Made Reverse Painted Glass Jewelry Box

$55.49
Garden Vine in Pale BeigeTunic Sweater in Pale Beige with Multi Color Floral Sleeves

Size: S, M, L, XL
4.7 (Fernando Cano)

$52.99
Mystic PeacockReverse-Painted Glass Peacock Tray from Peru

$79.95
Azure FlowTurtle Neck Cotton Blend Sweater in Azure from Peru

Size: S, M, L

$54.99
Jade LeavesFair Trade Alpaca Blend Poncho with Leaf Motif

Size: S/M, L/XL

$89.99
Evening Flight in BlackBlack Pullover Sweater with Three Quarter Length Sleeves

Size: S/M, L/XL
5.0 (2 reviews)

$36.49
Tan WarmthCotton and alpaca sweater

Size: S, M, L, XL
4.9 (Alfredo Falcon)

$73.49
Cozy Holiday in TanTan Alpaca Blend Ruana from Peru

Size: One Size
5.0 (Celinda Jaco)

$139.95
Zigzag ParallelsPatterned Grey Alpaca Blend Long Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater

Size: S, M, L, XL

$82.99
Yellow RoseCollectible Gold Plated Filigree Cocktail Ring

4.0 (Giuliana Valz-Gen)

~~$89.95~~ $85.45
Steel Blue HeightsMen's 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater with Turtleneck

Size: S
5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99
Teal ZigzagsKnit Poncho with Zigzag Patterns in Teal from Peru

Size: One Size
4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$37.99
'Maris Pacifici'

$297.99
Beige Southern StarSolid Beige Open Cardigan with Patterned Sleeves from Peru

Size: L
4.7 (Fernando Cano)

$52.49
Garden Vine in Ash GreyLight Grey Tunic Sweater with Multi Color Floral Sleeves

Size: XL
4.7 (Fernando Cano)

$49.99
Paracas DesertAndes Men's Light Brown Pima Cotton Pullover Sweater

Size: S
5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
PetalsChrysocolla flower bracelet

5.0 (Patricia Jara)

$269.99
Andean Tradition in MagentaArtisan Crafted 100% Alpaca Multi-Colored Gloves from Peru

~~$32.95~~ $28.01
Orange UnityDouble Leather Wristband Bracelet Crafted by Hand in Peru

$79.99
Inca StarCuzco Ceramic Decorative Plate

5.0 (1 review)

$49.99
Brown ImaginationBrown Striped Hoodie Sweater from Peru

Size: M, L, XL
4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$39.99
Misty CloudsAlpaca and Wool Blend Grey Patterned Gloves from Peru

$37.99
Turquoise Tulip PetalLong Turquoise Poncho with Zig Zag Pattern from Peru

Size: One Size
5.0 (1 review)

$35.99
Brown Tulip PetalLong Brown Women's Poncho from Peru

Size: One Size
5.0 (1 review)

$32.99
Perfect TriangleMen's sterling silver necklace

5.0 (1 review)

$56.99
Autumn SongbirdsWarm Multi Color 100% Alpaca Hand Knit Gloves from Peru

5.0 (2 reviews)

$58
Sweet Flower MajestyReverse Painted Glass Mirror Wall Decor

5.0 (1 review)

$146.49
Red White and BlueReverse Painted Glass Decorative Boxes (Set of 3)

5.0 (1 review)

$54.95
Rise UpMulti-color Striped Alpaca Blend Long Sweater from Peru

Size: S/M

$77.99
Red Reality SquaredRed Poncho with Turtleneck from Peru

Size: One Size
5.0 (1 review)

$38.99
Sandy PassionAlpaca Acrylic Blend Throw Blanket in Sand from Peru

4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$42.99
Country SceneCotton Applique Folk Art Cosmetic Bag

5.0 (11 reviews)

$23.19
EbonyMen's Peruvian Alpaca Wool Blend Classic Pullover Sweater

Size: S, M
4.0 (2 reviews)

$106.49
Butterfly CourtReverse Painted Glass on Wood Jewelry Box with Butterflies

5.0 (3 reviews)

$64.99
Love EncounterModern Sterling Silver Wrap Cocktail Ring

4.7 (3 reviews)

$84.49
Pisac Market in Pale BeigeSolid Beige Cardigan with Open Front and Multicolor Sleeves

Size: S, M, L
4.7 (Fernando Cano)

$47.99
Blue ImaginationBlue and Grey Striped Hoodie Sweater from Peru

Size: M, XL
4.8 (Nestor Yana)

$36.99
Copper Inca MazeAsymmetrical Copper Poncho from Peru

Size: One Size
5.0 (2 reviews)

$43.99

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Featured Reviews

Mirror, 'Sweet Flower Majesty'

By Karen

Perfect finish to guest room

Sorry I didn't review earlier - this has been an absolutely lovely piece in the guest room. Have received many compliments on it.

Men's 100% alpaca sweater, 'Andean Homeland'

By GWYNNE

Awesome

This sweater is absolutely beautiful. It?s so soft and the colors are vivid but not gaudy. My husband loved it.

Poncho, 'Turquoise Tulip Petal'

By Dominique

Good for big girls too

I'm 6 ft tall and it covers me nicely going to be my favorite everyday wear,very soft too,it'll be great with my skirts and jeans

Featured Artist

Nestor Yana

Nestor Yana Alpaca apparel and throws

4.8 (artist rating)

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"On behalf of many Andean families including mine, I would like to send greetings filled with the same warmth of our alpaca wool, as well as our eternal gratitude!"

"Greetings from the highest regions of the Peruvian Andes, where the air is fresh and pure; where the spring water helps preserve nature and keep alive our precious fauna such as the alpaca, which has been part of Quechua and Aymara families throughout our history. This is a history that is preserved through artisan hands such as my family's, and by Novica too, who helps us show our history to the world. And by you, our clients and friends, because together we will continue to write this history. You can be sure that each alpaca gift is made with the loving care of many Peruvians, from shepherds to weavers. "On behalf of many Andean families including mine, I would like to send greetings filled with the same warmth of our alpaca wool, as well as our eternal gratitude! Many thanks, and best wishes for joy and prosperity!" Nestor Yana was born on August 29, 1964. He hails from the Puno region, situated in the Peruvian highlands, which are renowned for quality alpaca and sheep wool. He has been dedicated to the textile arts for more than 25 years – it has been a family trade for generations.

Yana and his siblings learned the different weaving and knitting techniques from their parents. When he first began to weave, he worked on rustic machinery, which he and other family members built themselves. Together they sold their wares at local markets until eventually they were able to acquire modern machinery, which in turn allowed them to develop newer designs.

Yana designs and creates a variety of garments, including cloaks, sweaters and ponchos; each piece showcases the unique attributes of alpaca wool. Alpacas are members of the camelid family; they are about the size of a pony and live up to 20 years. They make good and loyal pets. In fact, many owners say they are just like man's best friend. They are gentle and enjoy hugging. Alpacas are sometimes used as "therapy animals" in schools and hospitals. They do not bite but will occasionally spit when annoyed, though rarely at people. Pregnant alpacas are easily annoyed with the male, and will spit at him to go away.

Because of their value, alpacas are carefully protected and they are shorn only once a year – each alpaca can produce enough fiber for up to eight sweaters.

The Incas gave the alpaca an important place in society and religion; alpaca fiber was so highly treasured it was reserved for Inca royalty.

Although alpaca wool is produced in less quantity per year than cashmere, it is considered a luxury fiber because it is as soft as cashmere and has the luster of silk. It is as durable as wool, and the fleece is extraordinarily light and warm – in fact it is reported that alpaca wool is five times warmer than sheep's wool! That's because the fiber is semi-hollow and curly, thus creating microscopic air pockets that are ideal for insulation. Any garment made with alpaca fibers is certain to preserve its appearance over time.

The fashion industry considers alpaca wool to be one of the most exclusive of fibers. It is so versatile it is used in the creation of tweeds and fine gabardines. Alpaca fiber is naturally water resistant and wrinkles less than wool, which makes it ideal for travel. Compared to wool, alpaca fibers are stronger, resilient and of good elasticity.

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