Undyed traditional alpaca poncho
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This is a unique poncho that we make available in collaboration with an artisan from one of the remote communities in the region. We will not produce this item again, so this is an opportunity to get a truly unique item that is not mass produced.
The design features local patterns characteristic in the communities of the region. It is made of undyed quality alpaca blend yarn, and it has a rich fringe all around, including in the neck.
Dimensions
Medium size, 151 cm (59.45") length by 102 cm (40.16") width.
The neck opening is relatively on the short side compared to our other ponchos (25 cm / 9.84"); it may be difficult to use by persons taller than 1.70 m (66.93").
The above dimensions are without the fringe. The fringe ranges between 8 cm (3.15") and 15 cm (5.91") long.
Natural alpaca textiles should be handwashed in cold water using shampoo or mild detergent. Let them dry on a flat surface so that they don't loose their shape. Dry cleaning is also an option.
After drying, they are best treated with a vaporizer. They can also be ironed, carefully to not stretch them unnatuarlly as they may lose their shape.
We will only be able to confirm the shipping costs for an order when we know the exact combination of items and the destination address. In some cases items can be added to an existing shopping cart without incurring additional shipping costs.
As an example, the shipping costs when this product is the only item in an order, are:
- $43.10 USD using Express Shipping service to North America
- $53.31 USD using Economy Shipping service to North America
- $43.25 USD using Express Shipping service to Europe
- $53.46 USD using Economy Shipping service to Europe
The Express Shipping service normally requires up to 10 days for delivery and the Economy Shipping service may require up to 25 days, unless there are delays in the customs authority of your country.
We normally dispatch orders within 1-3 working days of the order placement. In some cases we may require more time due to operational difficulties in the region or lack of immediate availability. In such cases we will notify you seeking a confirmation that the extra time required is acceptable for you.
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The perfect shawl!
by Maria B.I am really excited with this purchase! The material, mostly alpaca, is really high quality; the thread is very fine and it is soft at the touch, more than I would expect from a woven product. The colors come from natural dyes and yet they are more vivid than I expected.
7 years 4 months agoView review
About the alpaca fiber
Alpaca is the natural fiber that is derived from the hair of the Alpaca camelid, a species native to the Andes that lives between 3,500 and 4,500 meters altitude. The indigenous people in the Peruvian Andes have been harvesting the alpaca fiber for thousands of years in order to create a variety of handmade textiles. Good quality alpaca produces luxurious textiles that are famed for being lightweight, warm, strong, hypoallergenic, and for having water and fire resistance qualities.
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About the Inka Market
The Inka Market is an online marketplace that trades unique, handcrafted products from artisans and communities in the Peruvian Andes. It is an initiative of The Golden Silver Hands, a social enterprise with the mission to promote the Andean arts and crafts and to help the local artisans to improve their livelihood by reaching the global markets.