The Peruvian Alpaca Scarf
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Warmth was once reserved for royalty. This one was loomed by hand in Peru.
An oversized wrap scarf in 100% baby alpaca, made on a hand knitting machine by an artisan weaving collective in Peru. It is so light you forget it is there, and it holds the heat on the coldest nights. A soft loop-knit weave, a subtle tonal stripe and long fluffy fringe at both ends.
In the Inca empire, alpaca was worn by royalty. It was valued as the finest fibre there was. It still is. The fashion world prizes it for a silky, luxurious feel, natural warmth, and a lower tendency to pill than ordinary wool.
The secret is inside the fibre. Alpaca has tiny air pockets that trap warmth without weight, so a scarf this big still feels feather light. Wrap it twice around your neck over a winter coat, or open it out across your shoulders by the window with your morning coffee.
Each scarf is made on a hand knitting machine by a weaving collective in Peru that works with around 80 small workshops and helps its weavers grow their own businesses. Because every piece is hand-loomed, no two are exactly alike.
The alpacas roam the highlands of the Peruvian Andes and are not harmed during shearing. Alpaca is a completely natural fibre, made without harsh chemicals.
Put it on once and every other scarf you own will feel like a compromise.
Fabric: 100% baby alpaca, loop-knit with a subtle tonal stripe and fringed ends.
Size: 77 x 24 in, plus fringe.
Colour: Black or navy. Because each scarf is hand-loomed, expect slight variations in tone and pattern.
Care: Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
Made in: Peru, by hand.
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You have 7 days from delivery to return or exchange it.
To return it for a refund, it needs to be unworn, unwashed and with its tags. Email hello@wintermae.com with your order number and we'll send the return address. Return shipping is paid by you, and refunds go back to your original payment method.
Need a different size or color? Same 7 days. Return shipping is paid by you, and we send the replacement once yours is on its way back.
Arrived damaged, faulty or the wrong item? Email a photo within 7 days of delivery and we'll replace it or refund you in full. No return shipping and no restocking fee. See the full returns policy.
Yes. 100% baby alpaca, hand-loomed in Peru.
Baby alpaca is supple and smooth to the touch, with a silky feel. Everyone's skin is different, so if you are very sensitive to animal fibres, try it against your wrist first.
Every scarf is made by hand by a weaving collective in Peru, in small runs. When this batch is gone, the next one takes time.
Black and navy.
It is the kind of gift people keep for years, and it fits every age and every coat.
Alpaca fibre is full of tiny air pockets that hold warmth without the weight. So a scarf this big still feels like almost nothing around your neck. Baby alpaca is supple and silky against the skin, with a soft natural sheen that catches the light.
100% baby alpaca
77 x 24 in, plus fringe
Hand-loomed in Peru
Built to heat.
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