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Women's Knit Accessories
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Blue Textured Landscape, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Blue and Teal Shades from Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Boysenberry Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Boysenberry Purple
Edison Canal
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Coral Chic, Knit Ribbed Baby Alpaca and Wool Blend Beanie Hat in Coral
Edison Canal
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Peacock Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Peacock Teal
Edison Canal
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Highland Roads, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Grey Orange Ivory & Black
Maritza Pacori
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Charcoal Style, 100% Alpaca Knit Textured Beanie Hat in Grey Hue from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Highland Jungle, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Green Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Comfy in Burgundy, Cranberry Red 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Fog Grey Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Fog Grey
Edison Canal
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Mushroom Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Mushroom Brown
Edison Canal
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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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Comfy in Red, Crimson Red 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat 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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Andean Style, Unisex 100% Baby Alpaca Knit Hat in Aqua and Orange
Edison Canal
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Sunrise in the Andes, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Red Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
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Crimson Minds, Unisex Soft Alpaca Blend Knit Hat in Crimson Red
Edison Canal
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Monochromatic Shades, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Grey Silver and Black Hues from Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Alpaca Sunrise, Red and Orange on Black Diamond Motif Alpaca Blend Knit Hat
Edison Canal
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Bright Diamonds, White and Multicolored Alpaca Blend Knit Hat from Peru
Edison Canal
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Earth Visions, Chakana-Inspired Alpaca Blend Hat in a Warm Palette
Waldo Berrios
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Crimson Blossom, Floral Crimson and Black Alpaca Blend Hat with Soft Texture
Waldo Berrios
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Andean Inspiration, Turquoise 100% Baby Alpaca Unisex Hat Knitted in Peru
Edison Canal
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Warm and Cozy, Peruvian 100% Alpaca Reversible Black and Grey Ribbed Hat
Wilfredo Herencia
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Warm and Snug, Cranberry and Blue 100% Alpaca Reversible Knit Hat from Peru
Wilfredo Herencia
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Warm and Snuggly, Reversible 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Hat in Ivory and Beige
Wilfredo Herencia
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Ivory Snowfall, Hand Knit Andean 100% Alpaca Women's Beret in Ivory
Maritza Pacori
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Warm and Vibrant, Reversible 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Hat in Red and Grey
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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Claret Leaves, Leaf-Pattern 100% Alpaca Knit Beret in Claret from Peru
Maritza Pacori
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Salt Mines of Maras, 100% Alpaca Textured Knit Hat in Burgundy Purple Pink Hues
Ana Fernandez
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Pretty in Pink, Patterned Knit Alpaca Blend Hat with Pompom in Pink & Brown
Ana Fernandez
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Braided Fuchsia, Cable Knit Alpaca Blend Hat in Fuchsia and Purple Hues
Alfredo Falcon
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Dark Leaves, Hand Knit Black 100% Alpaca Beret from Peru
Maritza Pacori
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Inca Waves, Soft 100% Baby Alpaca Hat with Traditional Inca Pattern
Edison Canal
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Striking Diamonds, Multicolored Alpaca Blend Knit Hat from Peru
Edison Canal
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Gift Set | Turquoise Medley, Handcrafted Turquoise and Blue-Toned Curated Gift Set
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Alpaca Parade in Black, Black and White Diamond Motif Alpaca Blend Knit Hat
Edison Canal
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Andean Life, Knit Grey Red White 100% Baby Alpaca Hat with Inca Motifs
Edison Canal
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Ocean Visions, Chakana-Inspired Alpaca Blend Hat in a Blue Palette
Waldo Berrios
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Andean Loops, Peruvian Cable Knit Ivory 100% Alpaca Hat with a Pompon
Idelsa Guevara
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Bubbly Black, Hand-Crocheted Bubble Pattern Black Alpaca Cozy Winter Hat
Idelsa Guevara
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Moss Braid Cascade, Cable-Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Moss from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Chavin Style, Unisex Multicolored Hat Knitted from 100% Alpaca in Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Bright Patterns, Multicolor 100% Alpaca Andean Hat crafted in Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Blue Andean Vista, 100% Baby Alpaca Knit Hat with Wavy and Geometric Motifs
Ana Fernandez
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Alpaca Parade in Red, Black and Crimson Red Diamond Motif Alpaca Blend Knit Hat
Edison Canal
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Braided Grey, Cable Knit Alpaca Blend Hat in Navy and Grey Hues
Alfredo Falcon
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Sea Dreams, Shades of Blue and Green 100% Alpaca Knit Hat with Tassel
Ana Fernandez
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Andean Mirage, Burgundy Ribbed 100% Baby Alpaca Hat with Geometric Designs
Ana Fernandez
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Andean Nature, Traditional Knit Ivory Alpaca Hat from the Andes
Rogelio Quispe
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Crimson Stars Align, Hand-Crocheted Crimson Alpaca Cozy Winter Hat
Idelsa Guevara
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Cantuta Flower, 100% Baby Alpaca Peruvian Cap With Ear Flaps and Tassels
Hilando Victoria
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Deep Purple Stars Align, Hand Crocheted Deep Purple Alpaca Hat
Idelsa Guevara
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Sweet Blossom, Floral Crocheted Alpaca Blend Hat in Chartreuse from Peru
Idelsa Guevara
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Himalayan Comfort in Jade, Hand Knitted Jade Green Wool Blend Hat from India
Himalayan Naari
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Knotted Beauty Ecru, Hand-Knit Ecru Wool Blend Vertical Knots Hat from India
Himalayan Naari
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Black Stars Align, Hand-Crocheted Black Alpaca Cozy Winter Hat
Idelsa Guevara
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Aubergine Waves, Hand-Knit Alpaca Blend Hat in Aubergine from Peru
Idelsa Guevara
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Pretty in Blue, Blue Teal Green Patterned Knit Alpaca Blend Hat with Pompom
Ana Fernandez
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Crossed Paths in Black, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in a Black Tone Handcrafted in Peru
Idelsa Guevara
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Roads in Red, Peruvian Cable Knit Red Alpaca Blend Hat with a Pompon
Idelsa Guevara
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99
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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
Lucia B.
Apr 6, 2022
Best hat, bought 5 hat!
Best knitted hat I ever hat. Bought several for gifts. 100% alpaca! very soft and warm since it is made of 2 layers. It is reversible (black and gray)
Lori
Jan 14, 2020
Comfy indeed!
I love my comfy teal knit hat. Teal is so pretty. One of my favorite colors. This hat is very soft, lightweight yet warm.
Aurelia
Feb 11, 2019
Fabulous hat!!!
Love this hat!!! Super soft and warm and very comfortable to wear. It has a beautiful pattern and was made with attention to detail. Thanks so much!!!
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Edison Canal Knit alpaca clothing and accessories
"The colors carry me, impress me, and surprise me, and I really like combining them."
“My name is Edison Canal Mamani. I was born in the imperial city of Cuzco in a district named Urcos. Its beauty is highlighted in the Plaza de Armas... read more
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