This marks the first time that John Varvatos will use
Peruvian alpaca wool.
* 86» L x 32» W; 3 1/2» fringe *
Peruvian alpaca / silk * Peru
The two textile designers from Ontario and Quebec machine weave the fabrics which are made of un-dyed, free range
Peruvian alpacas.
Not exact matches
You might not have heard of eating
Alpaca meat, but the
Peruvians have been eating it for centuries!
«The only thing more exciting than shopping Peru's world - famous, exquisite, handcrafted silver, high quality
alpaca wool and pima cotton at Peru Show will be doing that while also enjoying
Peruvian wines, signature pisco cocktails, ceviches and gourmet super foods, multi-variety potato and organic quinoa dishes, and more,» Conrado Falco, economist, Trade Commission of Peru in New York said.
In addition to luxurious
Peruvian Pima cotton, Petite Vigogne sources Vicuña — one of the highest - quality threads in the world — and wonderfully soft baby
alpaca, also from Peru, to make perfectly crafted products for lucky newborns worldwide.
High in the
Peruvian Andes 8,000
alpacas died during a particularly harsh period of cold in the summer of 2004.
Elegant Inca motifs in colors of paprika and black decorate the length of this
Peruvian wrap scarf, knit from
alpaca and wool blend yarns.
This classic V - neck sweater is cast in lofty
Peruvian baby
alpaca for pampering softness.
Peruvian artisans Raquel and Gregor knit this infinity scarf of
alpaca wool blend fibers for a warm comfortable fit.
For centuries
alpaca wool has been used to keep the
Peruvian people warm and that tradition is being brought to you in these gorgeous handmade knits that will be sure to keep you warm and cozy all winter long.
As stylish as it is soft, this
Peruvian wrap scarf is knit from baby
alpaca wool, featuring subtle openwork motifs alongside wavy edges.
As adorable as the
alpacas are, the
Peruvians do eat their meat.
Sourced from the highest plains of the
Peruvian Andes,
Alpaca wool is the connoisseur's choice — known for over six thousand years as the fibre of the gods.
Mostly made of hypoallergic and warm
alpaca wool, the
Peruvian wonder lends any garments comfort and elegant style.
This last pair is knit with some left over commercial yarn, an
Alpaca and
Peruvian wool blend.
Featuring a textured cable pattern, the lovely poncho is presented by
Peruvian artisan Nestor Yana and made from a blend of acrylic and
alpaca wool.
The first collection of richly colored knits is made entirely in baby
alpaca fur and produced by female inmates in a
Peruvian prison, while the upcoming range was made using silk by women in prisons in Thailand.
She first launched Katherine Lee Knitwear, her finished knitwear line, featuring hand - loomed sweaters and accessories made in luxurious fibers, like
Peruvian Baby
Alpaca.
The Silkie,
Peruvian,
Alpaca, Coronet, Merino, Lunkarya, Sheba and Texel are the long haired breeds of guinea pig.
• Ascend the Andes mountain range and drive past grazing Llama,
Alpaca and Vicuna • Arequipa — a magnificent colonial city with authentic
Peruvian nightlife.
Tea in the orchard Star gazing Cookery classes Farm visit Pisco sour lessons
Alpaca feeding Cycling and walking Landscape painting
Peruvian paso horse riding Trout fishing
On the «
Alpaca» you'll also experience a lodge to lodge trek of two nights, three days, in the
Peruvian Andes, and visit the incredible Rainbow Mountain.
You will find a variety of
Peruvian materials, such as
alpaca and llama, and remember, always compare prices before making a purchase!
There are many attractive
Peruvian handicrafts such as
alpaca wool sweaters,
alpaca and llama rugs, Indian masks, colourful weaving and silver jewellery.
Set 3200 meters above sea level, you will need to plot yourself in Cusco for a few days in order to acclimatise before commencing any surrounding hikes, but in the meantime, you'll be able to admire its mix of Incan and colonial influences, shop in the colourful local markets and elegant
alpaca boutiques, and satisfy your stomach with delicious
Peruvian cuisine before you embark on the endless roads Cusco leads to.
takes you into the Lares region of the
Peruvian Andes, passing throught small villages that offer a rare and fascinating insight into traditional Andean life, beautiful green valleys, lakes and high passes, turquoise color lagoons, an ancient inka trail, colorful dressed local people and impressive flocks of llamas and
alpacas, with breathtaking views of snow - capped Andean peaks rising to just under 6,000 meters, see the ancestral farm customs, andean traditions and amazing textiles.
Options include a visit to a llama and
alpaca farm, a hands - on weaving experience, a pottery - making workshop, a visit to a local schoolhouse, trekking, rafting, horseback riding, a
Peruvian Paso horse demonstration and performance, quad biking, or a private tasting tour at a market followed by a cooking lesson.
She first launched Katherine Lee Knitwear, her finished knitwear line, featuring hand - loomed sweaters and accessories made in luxurious fibers, like
Peruvian Baby
Alpaca.
Peruvian Pima cotton, baby
alpaca, Irish linen, silk and cashmere all line its racks.