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Sand & Sky, Ivory and Brown 100% Alpaca Reversible Fingerless Mittens
Wilfredo Herencia
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Gossamer in Wine, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Wine from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Tan Mountain Path, Unique Womens Alpaca Wool Solid Knit Hat
Alfredo Falcon
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Steel Blue Gossamer, 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Steel Blue from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Blue Textured Landscape, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Blue and Teal Shades from Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Passionate Pattern in Chestnut, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Chestnut
Alfredo Falcon
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Slate Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Slate from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Peacock Trends, Knit Reversible Baby Alpaca Scarf in Indigo and Peacock
Violeta Pacheco
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Andean Nature, Handloomed Traditional Andean Ivory Alpaca Mittens from Peru
Rogelio Quispe
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Charcoal Style, 100% Alpaca Knit Textured Beanie Hat in Grey Hue from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Midnight Blue Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Scarf in Navy from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Highland Roads, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Grey Orange Ivory & Black
Maritza Pacori
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Teal Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Teal from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Comfy in Burgundy, Cranberry Red 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Passionate Pattern in Indigo, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Gossamer Wine, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Maroon
Alfredo Falcon
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Red Vibes, Knit Red Brown and Purple 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Gloves
Alfredo Falcon
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Pretty in Pink Gloves , Cable Knit 100% Alpaca Gloves in Light Mauve from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Warm Braids in Smoke, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Smoke and Black from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Comfy in Teal, Teal 100% Alpaca Cable Pattern Soft Knit Hat From Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Luscious Twist in Orange, 100% Baby Alpaca Orange Knit Fingerless Mitts From Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Black and Pumpkin Andes, Black and Pumpkin Knit Alpaca Blend Wrap Scarf from Peru
Waldo Berrios
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Passionate Waves in Blue, Wave Pattern 100% Baby Alpaca Headband in Blue from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Comfy in Red, Crimson Red 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Black Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Black from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Comfy in Pink, Dusty Rose Pink 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Incan Inspiration, Reversible Ivory and Black Alpaca Blend Knit Scarf from Peru
Waldo Berrios
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Luscious Twist in Green, 100% Baby Alpaca Loden Green Knit Fingerless Mitts From Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Brown Braid, 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Gloves in Brown Shade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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White Clouds, Hand Knitted White Alpaca Blend Gloves
Sebastian Alayna Condere
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Luscious Twist in Emerald, Green 100% Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Champagne Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Champagne from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Mountain Scent in Grey, Alpaca Blend Scarf in Dolphin Grey and Slate from Peru
Waldo Berrios
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Andean Delight in Graphite, Knit Alpaca Blend Shawl in Graphite from Peru
Cristina Villalobos
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Sand Braid, 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Gloves in Beige Shade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Monochromatic Shades, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Grey Silver and Black Hues from Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Taupe Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Taupe from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Peacock Epoch, Knit Alpaca and Wool Blend Fingerless Mitts in Peacock Green
Edison Canal
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Slate Stars, Alpaca Blend Gloves in Slate Grey and Ivory from Peru
Sebastian Alayna Condere
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Petal Pink Gossamer, 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Petal Pink from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Luscious Twist in Dusty Rose, Dusty Rose 100% Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Passionate Pattern in Black, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Black
Alfredo Falcon
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Luscious Twist in Chestnut, Chestnut Brown 100% Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Salt Mines of Maras, Textured Knit 100% Alpaca Fingerless Mittens from Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Gossamer Champagne, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Ivory
Alfredo Falcon
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Autumn Sun, Knit Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mittens with Floral Leaf Designs
Ana Fernandez
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Millpu Waters, Knit Turquoise Blue Green 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Luscious Twist in Burgundy, Burgundy 100% Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Earth Visions, Chakana-Inspired Alpaca Blend Hat in a Warm Palette
Waldo Berrios
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Turquoise and Blueberry, Turquoise and Blue Reversible Alpaca Blend Jacquard Scarf
Alfredo Falcon
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Life in Rose, Soft 100% Baby Alpaca Shawl Handwoven in Pink and Fuchsia
Wilmer Vilchez
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Magic in Purple, Knit Black Grey and Purple 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Passionate Waves in Crimson, Wave Pattern 100% Baby Alpaca Headband in Crimson from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Antique Cable Knit, Knitted Unisex Scarf in Azure 100% Alpaca from Peru
Wilber Calapuja
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Cozy Indigo, Knit Alpaca Blend Scarf in Indigo Blue Shade from Peru
Edison Canal
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Luscious Twist in Grey, Grey 100% Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Fingerless Mitts from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Warm and Snuggly, Reversible 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Hat in Ivory and Beige
Wilfredo Herencia
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Monochromatic Shades, 100% Alpaca Grey and Black Knit Fingerless Mittens from Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Midnight Blue Glam, Handwoven Midnight Blue Alpaca Reversible Fingerless Mittens
Wilfredo Herencia
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Boysenberry Epoch, Knit Alpaca and Wool Blend Fingerless Mitts in Purple
Edison Canal
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Peacock Glam, 100% Alpaca Reversible Fingerless Mittens in Peacock Hues
Wilfredo Herencia
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Crimson Blossom, Floral Crimson and Black Alpaca Blend Hat with Soft Texture
Waldo Berrios
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Citron Stripes, Shades of Navy, Peacock and Citron 100% Alpaca Knit Scarf
Ana Fernandez
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Chestnut and Camel Glam, Brown and Camel 100% Alpaca Reversible Fingerless Mittens
Wilfredo Herencia
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Solstice, Knit Alpaca Blend Neck Warmer in Black Crafted in Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Warm and Cozy, Peruvian 100% Alpaca Reversible Black and Grey Ribbed Hat
Wilfredo Herencia
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Warm and Snug, Cranberry and Blue 100% Alpaca Reversible Knit Hat from Peru
Wilfredo Herencia
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Warm and Soft, Reversible 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Hat in Teal and Green
Wilfredo Herencia
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Andean Style, Unisex 100% Baby Alpaca Knit Hat in Aqua and Orange
Edison Canal
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Warm and Vibrant, Reversible 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Hat in Red and Grey
Wilfredo Herencia
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Silver Braid, 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Gloves in Grey Shade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Seven Color Mountain, Knit Red Brown and Purple 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Gossamer Teal, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Teal
Alfredo Falcon
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Llama Shadow, Grey and Brown Alpaca Blend Chullo Hat
Sebastian Alayna Condere
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Crimson Vines, Leafy Black and Red Reversible Alpaca Blend Scarf from Peru
Waldo Berrios
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
Hand-washing and dry cleaning are the most common ways to care for and clean shawls. Many of our alpaca shawls specifically indicate dry-cleaning or hand-washing with cold water. Because shawls are delicate, a garment bag is a good way to prevent damage. Avoid direct sunlight and high heat. As always, it is important to follow the care instructions specific to the fabric of your shawl.
The great thing about shawls is that they are versatile. One can find a shawl for every season. Warmth is often based on the tightness of the weave and the type of material used. Alpaca fiber is known for its thermal capacity and provides an optimal degree of warmth. Sheep wool also acts as an insulator, absorbing moisture and creating a feeling of coziness for the wearer. Shawls made of cashmere and pashmina are light and thin, yet still provide a high degree of warmth. In Mexico, shawls made from San Juan Chamula sheep keep one warm and comfortable.
Comfort is always a question of preference, but certain fabrics lend themselves to softness and warmth. Shawls from the Andes are made from super soft alpaca fibers, and provide wearers a high level of comfort. Similarly, in Thailand and Bali, silk shawls are always favorites. Depending on ones climate, particular shawls may be preferable. Central American shawls made from cotton and rayon keep wearers cool in warm climates, whereas bamboo and acrylic shawls are great for cold weather. During hot summers, Indian shawls made of modal, silk, and viscose are a perfect option, and merino wool and cashmere are ideal for winter. West Africa stands by the luxurious comfort of their 100% cotton shawls, and Mexico prioritizes comfort with their beautiful wool designs.
It depends on what you mean by handmade. We support artisans who work in the ancient traditions of their ancestors, crafting items by hand, with patience and love. But techniques vary among shawl makers. Embroidery, hand-painting, stitching, and sewing are often part of the process. Some artisans do use power looms when crafting their shawls, but even in those instances, there is no mega-factory or mass production line behind the garment. The beauty, creativity, and inspiration for each shawl comes from the artists own heart. Our product descriptions will always specify if an item is hand-woven, hand-knit, or otherwise.
The shawl comes to us full of history, culture, and heritage. Each region invests its shawls with different symbols, patterns, and designs. Some shawls, like those in West Africa and the Andes, feature linear and geometric shapes, clean lines and patterns that have been passed down through the centuries. In Bali, we find elaborate batik designs, a technique that makes use of alternating dye and wax to block color. In Central America, embroidered and woven shawls incorporate designs inspired by corn, butterflies, and birds. Floral patterns are very popular in Indian shawls, particularly in pashminas from Kashmir. Gujarati shawls often depict geometric shapes, and artisans increasingly incorporate contemporary designs through hand-painted fabric. Thailand also integrates floral patterning, often using the yok dok technique, a brocade style that leaves the fabric slightly raised. This emphasis on brocade is also evident in Mexican shawls, with lavish designs in the form of frets, flowers and geometric figures, all inspired by pre-Hispanic cultures.
Fibers, dyes, and fabrics come together in innovative, unique ways during the creation of a shawl. Different regions rely on resources that are readily available and have cultural significance. In West Africa, 100% cotton and rayon frequently make their appearances in shawls. In Bali and Thailand, soft silk lends a luxuriousness to the shawl. Central American artisans incorporate bamboo rayon, while India makes use of wool and silk. Mexico boasts an array of vibrant natural and cotton yarn dyes, and artisans from the Andes weave shawls out of soft alpaca fiber.
Throughout the world, the shawl is considered a venerated garment, made by hand from techniques passed down through generations. The methods for making traditional shawls vary as widely as the regions from which they come. But most employ some method of hand knitting or weaving on a loom. In the Andes, for example, crocheting and flat weaving on a treadle loom are common techniques. In Central America, backstrap and foot looms are popular with artisans. In Bali, one finds intricate sewing, in addition to weaving. And in India and Thailand, practices of hand-painting fabric, batik, and the use of natural dyes are intimately tied to the creation of shawls.
Featured Reviews
Gabrielle
Dec 11, 2021
Love these!
Ordered these in teal and ivory. A stellar product, very soft, not too thick, not too thin. I keep the heat low in the winter due to the dryness and these keep my hands toasty .Not to mention, outdoor wear when driving/texting/etc. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase form this artist in the future. Would make a lovely gift as well. Happy Holidays, Feliz Navidad! ~Gabrielle
Carol
Apr 17, 2025
Alpaca Knit Hat
This is a beautiful hat and very well made. I think it does run a little small as it is a tight fit and I am an average size woman.
Mary B
Nov 4, 2025
A timeless classic gift !
This is absolutely beautiful! Soft and perfectly made… it is timeless and i am excited to gift at Christmas
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Alfredo Falcon Alpaca apparel and accessories
"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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