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Subtly elegant, this toasty scarf is from Peru's Raquel and Gregor. Artisans weave the scarf on traditional looms from pure 100% alpaca yarns in blue, grey and black in a mesmerizing basketweave pattern. Long fringe accents both ends.
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I got this scarf for my husband because he loves black scarves (very basic taste) and I love alpacas. He used it this past cold spell, and loved it!
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Beautiful, soft, warm scarf. Smooth finish, rather than fuzzy. Lovely! I would definitely purchase from these artisans again.
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Raquel and Gregor are master weavers and artists. The Baby Alpaca Blend Scarf Altiplano Sky is soft, warm and beautifully made with gorgeous colors. Thank you!
You can find our 100% alpaca scarf 'Night Wolf' by Raquel and Gregor in accessories categories such as Hand Woven Scarves, Alpaca Scarves, Alpaca Wool Scarves, Cotton Scarves and Wrap Scarves. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
Raquel and Gregor are dedicated to preserving the traditions woven into Peruvian culture from pre-Incan times. Like many before them, they learned their textile craft from elders in the community and they pass their knowledge to the younger artisans who work with them. Each piece produced in their workshop is woven on a wooden floor loom and finished by hand. Created from natural fibers — alpaca, cotton and silk — their work echoes the natural colors of the Peruvian landscape, reverberating with the rich hues of the mountains, the jungle and the coast.
Moving On Up
Raquel and Gregor are deeply committed to building a sustainable workshop that offers a flexible supportive environment for the people who collaborate with them, most of whom are women. They have a special room at the workshop for the women to breastfeed or otherwise care for their children. Many of these women work solely for the purpose of being able to educate their children. Raquel and Gregor also have a deep respect for the environment and have installed solar panels in their workshop, a rarity in Peru.
Working with Disabilities
Among the quality control assistants at Raquel and Gregor's workshop is one who is profoundly deaf. The rest of the team takes great pride in the way they have learned to communicate with her. They treasure what she has taught them about communicating with her and with each other.
Microcredit Financing
Raquel and Gregor has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1400 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to buy more silk, cotton and alpaca wool for her shawls and accessories.
Job Creator
Raquel and Gregor are able to provide work for a number of people, 90 percent of them women.
"We would like to thank you for supporting our art, which in turn will benefit many Peruvian families."