The Wonderful Alpaca
BY NATURE FOR THE PEOPLE
Alpacas are native of the Peruvian highlands and approximately 4 million
specimens live in South America.
Their habitat is at high altitudes, where the climatic conditions are extreme,
which -ironically- makes the fiber finer and possesses multiple properties
that even allow this incredible animal to survive in this adverse climate.
For this reason, the quality of Peruvian Alpaca fiber will always
be superior to those from other parts of the world.
Considered one of the finest fibers in the world, like Cashmere, Angora and Mohair, ALPACA is part of the South American Camelid family, along with the Vicuña, Guanaco and Llama.
Alpacas and the Incas.
Alpacas were treasured as the most important animal for the Inca civilization. Their meat was consumed fresh in traditional preparations such as charqui and chalona; their wool was used to make threads and fabrics; their bones, hide, fat and excrement had diverse uses such as musical instruments, footwear, medicines and fertilizer, respectively.
Reserved for the royalty.
Alpacas were domesticated by the first pre-Inca civilizations thousands of years ago and were mainly bred to take advantage of their wonderful soft fiber, which was exclusively reserved for royalty and noble families.
They have up to 32 natural colors!
The Alpaca’s fur has up to 32 natural shades, which go from white to black, passing through shades of brown and gray. No other animal has such a wide range of colors and such a fine and resistant fiber, its properties are unique!
Alpacas are kind to the land.
These amazing animals feed only from the top of grass and plants. By not uprooting vegetation, it grows back easily.
Also, unlike other animals, Alpacas do not have hard hooves that damage the grass. Instead, they have two toes with nails on top and a soft pad on the underside of each foot.
