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Men's Alpaca Wool
211 items
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Authentic Green, Men's Patterned Knit Green Alpaca Blend Socks from Peru
Justo Huaman
$28.95 Wholesale$28.95 -
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Navy Traveler, Men's Zippered 100% Alpaca Sweater in Navy Hues
Fernando Cano
$179.99 Wholesale$179.99 -
Rhombus Spice, Men's 100% Alpaca Sweater with Rhombus Geometric Pattern
Cesar Cano
$177.99 Wholesale$177.99 -
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Inca Explorer in Gray, V-neck Poncho for Men Artisan Crafted in Peru
Size: 33.5" L x 57" W
Celinda Jaco
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Blue Textured Landscape, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Blue and Teal Shades from Peru
Ana Fernandez
$48.95 Wholesale$48.95 -
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
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
Peacock Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Peacock Teal
Edison Canal
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
Highland Roads, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Grey Orange Ivory & Black
Maritza Pacori
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Peacock Trends, Knit Reversible Baby Alpaca Scarf in Indigo and Peacock
Violeta Pacheco
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Charcoal Style, 100% Alpaca Knit Textured Beanie Hat in Grey Hue from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Gray Nazca, Warm Men's Alpaca Blend Poncho with V-neck from Peru
Size: 33.5" L x 57" W
Celinda Jaco
$129.99 Wholesale$129.99 -
Nasturtium Traveler, Men's Zippered 100% Alpaca Sweater in Nasturtium Hues
Fernando Cano
$179.99 Wholesale$179.99 -
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Casual Grey, Light Grey 100% Alpaca Men's Cardigan
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Ricardo and Cesar
$234.99 Wholesale$234.99 -
Cozy Indigo, Knit Alpaca Blend Scarf in Indigo Blue Shade from Peru
Edison Canal
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
Highland Jungle, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Green Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Little Stitches in Grey, 100% Alpaca Hand-Embroidered Men's Pullover Sweater in Grey
Briseida Huete
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
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
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
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Forest Andean Clouds, Woven Striped Men's Alpaca Blend Scarf in Green with Fringes
Celinda Jaco
$28.95 Wholesale$28.95 -
Jersey Bisque, Eco Friendly Jersey Knit Men's Turtleneck Pullover Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Tomas Sota
$132.99 Wholesale$189.99$132.99 -
Dusty Blue, Men's Blue Pullover Sweater Knit in Peru with 100% Alpaca
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Wilber Calapuja
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Chavin Geometry, Intarsia Knit Alpaca Wool Men's Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Maria Cutipa
$229.99 Wholesale$229.99 -
Warm Braids in Smoke, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Smoke and Black from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$77.99 Wholesale$77.99 -
Chestnut Andean Clouds, Men's Artisan Crafted Woven Brown Alpaca Blend Scarf
Celinda Jaco
$28.95 Wholesale$28.95 -
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Modern Tartan, 100% Alpaca Men's Pullover Sweater in Tones of Grey
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Ricardo and Cesar
$209.99 Wholesale$209.99 -
Incan Inspiration, Reversible Ivory and Black Alpaca Blend Knit Scarf from Peru
Waldo Berrios
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Andean Style, Unisex 100% Baby Alpaca Knit Hat in Aqua and Orange
Edison Canal
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Mountain Sunset, Men's Fair Trade Alpaca Art Knit Pullover Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL
Fernando Cano
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Brown Braid, 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Gloves in Brown Shade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
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Cozy Vanilla, Knit Alpaca Blend Scarf in Vanilla Shade from Peru
Edison Canal
$24.99 Wholesale$24.99 -
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Sunrise in the Andes, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Red Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Crimson Minds, Unisex Soft Alpaca Blend Knit Hat in Crimson Red
Edison Canal
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
Ebony, Andean Alpaca Blend Black Men's Poncho with Hood
Size: 32.5" L x 57" W
Celinda Jaco
$134.99 Wholesale$134.99 -
Quinoa Leaf, Multicolored Geometric Patterned Men's Pullover Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Maria Cutipa
$199.99 Wholesale$199.99 -
Peru in Three, Men's Blac Grey Baby Alpaca Blend Sweater Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Tomas Sota
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Sand Braid, 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Gloves in Beige Shade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
Monochromatic Shades, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Grey Silver and Black Hues from Peru
Ana Fernandez
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Blue Littoral, Men's Loomed Soft Alpaca Blend Navy Blue Poncho with Stripes
Celinda Jaco
$144.99 Wholesale$144.99 -
Aventura, Men's 100% Alpaca Brown Geometric Hoodie Jacket from Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Ricardo and Cesar
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Andean Zigzag, Zigzag Pattern Men's 100% Alpaca Cardigan from Peru
Size: S,M,L
Ricardo and Cesar
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Reclaimed Chic, Men's Pullover Sweater in Polyester and Baby Alpaca
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Tomas Sota
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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
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Adventure Geometry, Geometric Intarsia Knit 100% Alpaca Men's Sweater
Size: S,XXL
Maria Cutipa
$219.99 Wholesale$219.99 -
Andean Spruce, Men's Andean Alpaca Cardigan Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL
Ricardo and Cesar
$287.99 Wholesale$287.99 -
Antique Cable Knit, Knitted Unisex Scarf in Azure 100% Alpaca from Peru
Wilber Calapuja
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
Ebony Gift of Warmth, Woven Alpaca Blend Scarf for Men in Solid Black
Celinda Jaco
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Inca Explorer in Black, Peruvian Poncho for Men in Warm Alpaca Blend
Size: 33.5" L x 57" W
Celinda Jaco
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Andean Life, Knit Grey Red White 100% Baby Alpaca Scarf with Inca Motifs
Edison Canal
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Serpents and Waves, Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts Crafted in Peru
Edison Canal
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Andean Clouds in Black, Artisan Crafted Woven Black Alpaca Blend Scarf for Men
Celinda Jaco
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Citron Stripes, Shades of Navy, Peacock and Citron 100% Alpaca Knit Scarf
Ana Fernandez
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Andean Inspiration, Turquoise 100% Baby Alpaca Unisex Hat Knitted in Peru
Edison Canal
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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
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Warm and Vibrant, Reversible 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Hat in Red and Grey
Wilfredo Herencia
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Silver Braid, 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Gloves in Grey Shade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Elegant Touch in Grey, Men's Knit Alpaca Blend Reversible Scarf in Grey and Black
Waldo Berrios
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Llama Shadow, Grey and Brown Alpaca Blend Chullo Hat
Sebastian Alayna Condere
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Andean Style, Aqua & Orange 100% Baby Alpaca Unisex Knit Fingerless Mitts
Edison Canal
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Breeze of the Andes, Handwoven Soft 100% Baby Alpaca Scarf in Blue and Red Hues
Alfredo Falcon
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Warm and Soft, Reversible 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Hat in Teal and Green
Wilfredo Herencia
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99
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Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.
Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
Since time immemorial, jewelry has been used as a personal ornament, religious signification, or tastes in fashion. Today's handcrafted artisan jewelry is no different. In West Africa, leather is prized by certain tribes and connotes a connection to culture. In Indonesia, black coral, or Akar Bahar, is believed to protect the wearer from witchcraft and evil, and so it is used in many jewelry items for men. In Peru, leaders adorned themselves with garments that were exclusive to their rank, so men's jewelry not only indicated their function, but was also steeped in iconography, religious code, and emblems of power and prestige. In India, artisan jewelry incorporates the motifs of Om, a spiritual symbol signifying the essence of consciousness, and Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings who is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Today, artisans working in these classical styles preserve the heritage that was passed down to them over time.
To understand the significance of traditional, handcrafted men's rings, we need to talk about stones. All over the world, stones reveal deep cultural connections to the land, belief systems, and aspirations. In Peru, artisan jewelry makes use of chrysocolla (also known as "Peruvian turquoise"), which was used by the Incas as an inlay in their goldwork. They believed it calmed their emotions and strengthened their immune defenses because it had medicinal powers. In Bali, kecubung (Amethyst) is incorporated into handmade rings because it brings peace to those who wear it. Kalimaya (Opal) is believed to stabilize the mental well-being of the wearer. In Guatemala, jade is the stone of choice, as the Mayans attributed special powers to it, believing it symbolized life, fertility, and power. In India, onyx is a stone of vigor and stamina, which strengthens self-confidence, banishes grief, and stimulates wise decision-making. Lapis lazuli relieves anger and negative thoughts and eases frustrations. Tigers eye stone aids harmony and balance and helps release fear and anxiety. The list of unique stones is as long as the master craftspeople who use them in their traditional jewelry.
From wedding rings to religious symbols, men's rings have carried tremendous significance throughout history. In West Africa, rings were originally used to represent God's unmatched power and the authority of mankind on earth. In India, handcrafted rings have been used to symbolize everything from devotion and fidelity to eternity and belief in a deity. Today, like in many cultures, Indian rings represent love, engagement and marriage. Pre-Hispanic cultures in Central America and South America used handmade jewelry to denote social position, rank, as well as personal adornment. Metal, bone, shell, and stoneparticularly jadewere chosen for beauty and durability. Even the choice of metal has meaning in particular cultures. The Incas, for example, believed that gold was a sacred metal sent by the sun god, Inti, and all mines belonged to the emperor, who protected his metals with great zeal.
Men have worn rings since ancient times as a personal ornament, a sign of social position, official rank, or a symbol of religious beliefs. Handmade jewelry may reflect changes in fashion, but it remains rooted in the history and culture of a people and place. Each unique ring reveals the artistic sensibility of its maker, yet certain symbols and motifs appear frequently. In India, the Om motif has special cultural significance as a sacred spiritual symbol. It signifies ultimate reality, or consciousness. In Bali, the Om Kara, or Ongkara, represents five elements: wind, fire, ether, water, air, and earth, which correspond to different aspects of the human body. Religion and mythology are also manifest in traditional jewelry. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, is revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. In Bali, Barong is a lion-like mythical creature that symbolizes victory and spiritual protection. These symbols and others can be found on handmade rings from around the world and are ways of honoring history, culture, and spirituality.
More than a mere fashion statement, men's jewelry, including bracelets, have been worn throughout history to communicate cultural, religious, and social beliefs. Prehistoric man adorned his wrists with bones and shells to ward off evil spirits. Wealthy men wore bracelets made of gold and silver to display their power and status. Bracelets evolved over time from good luck charms to status symbols to modern style accessories. All the while, they pick up and preserve meaning from the past. In Peru, gold and silver bracelets were meant to complement each other symbolically. Gold represented the sun, the day, and the masculine. Silver represented the moon, the night, and the feminine. These two bright, powerful metals held one another in balance. In Central America, natural materials decorated men's jewelry to signify a connection to place. Metals, bone, shells, bird feathers (especially the beautiful quetzal bird), and carved stones (particularly jade for its power of fertility and life) protected and decorated the wearer.
Handcrafted mens jewelry captures our undying passion for symbols and meaning through a variety of designs, emblems, and carvings. In ancient Peru, men wore necklaces adorned with pendants of human, animal, and divine characters. A common symbol that has withstood the test of time is the Andean Chakana, or the staggered cross, that attests to the relationship between humankind and the cosmos. In Bali, mens jewelry integrated the cross, the sign of freedom, and Ongkara symbol for oneness and spirituality. In Central America, carved glyphs were commonly used. Animal figures and bird feathers (like the quetzal and macaw) had special significance, as did natural stones. In India, Om and Ganesha symbols are used for protection, prosperity and purity. In West Africa, Gye nyame, symbolizing Gods deep power and infinite knowledge, is still used on necklaces.
There is no right way to wear mens rings. Right hand, left hand, ring finger or thumb, where you place your ring is as much a matter of preference and comfort as it is style. Besides the common ring finger to signify love or marriage, other fingers of note are the index finger, which symbolizes power, leadership, and authority in some cultures, and the thumb, which can signify wealth. Wherever you choose to don it, a handmade ring should be as unique as the man who wears it.
The materials that comprise handmade artisan necklaces are as varied as the makers themselves. Craftspeople all over the world use metals, like sterling silver, gold, copper and brass, to perfect their designs. Cotton or nylon cord and leather are also common materials used in traditional mens jewelry. Wooden beads, cow bones, coconut shells, bamboo, and gemstones all adorn mens necklaces from across the globe.
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Kristine
Jan 9, 2025
This is AMAZING!!
This is beautiful, soft and warm! Bought it for my husband for Christmas and it was the beast gift if the year!
Gena
Jan 20, 2026
A Deep, Dreamy Hue with Cozy Soul
This beanie is pure magic. The boysenberry color is rich and romantic — it adds a pop of personality while still feeling timeless. The alpaca blend is incredibly soft and warm, perfect for breezy evenings or chilly mornings. I love how it feels handcrafted and intentional, like something made just for me. It’s become my favorite accessory for beach walks, coffee runs, and cozy date nights. A beautiful blend of comfort and style — thank you for this little treasure.
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