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Cozy Elegance Alpaca Shrug
Cozy Elegance Alpaca Shrug

This neutral accent makes a great gift because it will match just about any color. The Cozy Elegance Alpaca Shrug is handmade in Peru. Alpacas are raised in the foothills of the Andes, near Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia. Their fleece is sheared and processed into the finest quality fiber for weaving. Alpaca fiber is hollow, making it warmer and softer than sheep wool, and is hypoallergenic because it does not contain lanolin.

HANDCRAFTED IN PERU

  • 100% Alpaca in cream and light gray
  • 44W inches, opening for arm measures 7.5L inches
  • Dry clean
  • Handcrafted in Peru

SKU: 6111700

THE MAKERS

Allpa is named for a Quechua Indian word that means "earth." Allpa is a Peruvian craft trading company providing marketing assistance to artisan groups and family workshops throughout Peru. In addition, Allpa provides technical help, product development advice, skills training, tools and appropriate equipment to artisans. Artisans can access short-term and mid-term loans to improve infrastructure and their workshops. Allpa works with families located in Cusco, Ayacucho, Chulucanas, Cajamarca and Huancavelica as well as Shipibo people living in the Amazon rainforest area of Pucalepa. For most of these people, craft production is a sole source of income.Allpa began active work as an alternative trading organization in 1986. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Allpa since 1988.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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