Textiles and Weavings

Soft, lightweight and warm.  Made in Peru. 70% Alpaca-30% Wool. Hand Wash. Cold Water. Mild Detergent. Lay Flat.

Soft, lightweight and warm.  Made in Peru. 70% Alpaca-30% Wool. Hand Wash. Cold Water. Mild Detergent. Lay Flat.

Our soft yet strong South American sling is made of alpaca hair from Peruvian craftspeople in the South Andes. The Peruvian name for a sling is huaraca. In the ancient Andean civilizations, such as the Inca Empire, slings were made from llama wool. Andean slings were constructed from contrasting colors of wool; complex braiding and fine workmanship resulting in beautiful patterns. Ceremonial slings were also made; these were large, and non-functional and generally lacked a slit for a stone. To this day, ceremonial slings are used in parts of the Andes as accessories in dances and in mock battles. They are also used by llama herders; the animals will move away from the thump of a well-aimed stone. The stones are not slung to hit the animals, but to persuade them to move in the desired direction.

Our soft yet strong South American sling is made of alpaca hair from Peruvian craftspeople in the South Andes. The Peruvian name for a sling is huaraca. In the ancient Andean civilizations, such as the Inca Empire, slings were made from llama wool. Andean slings were constructed from contrasting colors of wool; complex braiding and fine workmanship resulting in beautiful patterns. Ceremonial slings were also made; these were large, and non-functional and generally lacked a slit for a stone. To this day, ceremonial slings are used in parts of the Andes as accessories in dances and in mock battles. They are also used by llama herders; the animals will move away from the thump of a well-aimed stone. The stones are not slung to hit the animals, but to persuade them to move in the desired direction.

Our soft yet strong South American sling is made of alpaca hair from Peruvian craftspeople in the South Andes. The Peruvian name for a sling is huaraca. In the ancient Andean civilizations, such as the Inca Empire, slings were made from llama wool. Andean slings were constructed from contrasting colors of wool; complex braiding and fine workmanship resulting in beautiful patterns. Ceremonial slings were also made; these were large, and non-functional and generally lacked a slit for a stone. To this day, ceremonial slings are used in parts of the Andes as accessories in dances and in mock battles. They are also used by llama herders; the animals will move away from the thump of a well-aimed stone. The stones are not slung to hit the animals, but to persuade them to move in the desired direction.

This typical Andean ear flap hat called a chullo, is made from rustic alpaca fibers, hand spun into alpaca yarn. Our chullos come in assorted natural or dyed colors. The ear flaps tie under the chin to insulate its wearer from the harsh elements. Warm and cozy.

This typical Andean ear flap hat called a chullo, is made from rustic alpaca fibers, hand spun into alpaca yarn. Our chullos come in assorted natural or dyed colors. The ear flaps tie under the chin to insulate its wearer from the harsh elements. Warm and cozy.

This typical Andean ear flap hat called a chullo, is made from rustic alpaca fibers, hand spun into alpaca yarn. Our chullos come in assorted natural or dyed colors. The ear flaps tie under the chin to insulate its wearer from the harsh elements. Warm and cozy.

This typical Andean ear flap hat called a chullo, is made from rustic alpaca fibers, hand spun into alpaca yarn. Our chullos come in assorted natural or dyed colors. The ear flaps tie under the chin to insulate its wearer from the harsh elements. Warm and cozy.