I bought it as a gift to myself.
It is very soft and nice and doesn't take much place when storing it.
I'm planning to use it to warm my self over a summery dress at a coming wedding.
The color is maybe slightly darker than what is pictured (depending on your monitor I guess), but otherwise a pretty close match. The thing that stands out most is how soft it is! Very comfortable to wear and keeps you warm.
I have several alpaca sweaters I've purchased on the Novica site. All have been unique, well made and exceptionally beautiful! It is difficult to go shopping for this kind of item when the "best" can be ordered right at home from some of the best knitters imaginable!