There's nothing like alpaca, even better than cashmere. And when the hat is beautifully made and you have absolute confidence in the seller, it's a cinch to be a great purchase--which it was. I have so much respect for the artisans who keep the ancient crafts alive. Thank you!
The bracelet is delicate and lovely. I particularly liked the design that the garnet gemstones are not exactly the same shape but are shown off without fussy settings.
I wondered if the artist might consider using bigger pieces of garnet gemstones or making 2-strand
creations.
Gorgeous striking color with striking pattern. Just received today - can't wait for winter. It is medium weight, as another reviewer pointed out, but it will be very warm. (This is not my first alpaca blend poncho/ruana from Alfredo Falcon.)
"When I was a small child, my parents began teaching me to knit. Like me, they learned them from their own parents. So we are a family devoted to the world of textile arts for generations."
Update (June, 2019)"I come from a humble family of textile artisans and my first jobs were making sweaters that we sold later in a small store in... read more
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