Colorful Backstrap Handwoven Alpaca Ruana Cape - Sacred Valley Heritage
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The Sacred Valley Heritage is a Colorful Backstrap Handwoven Alpaca Ruana Cape where intricate geometric motifs come to life in radiant colors derived from natural dyes. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco work with ancestral techniques to create fashion for today and always. This elegant ruana cape is woven by hand of fine alpaca wool, prized by the ancient Inca for its lightweight warmth. The cloak is of many colors including red, goldenrod yellow, fuchsia, and orange.
The community raises and cares for its alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded, and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts, and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.
The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude, and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art.
- Weight: 1.28 kgs
- Measurements: 177.8 cm L x 137.16 cm W
- Fringe: 9 cm L
- Material: 100% Alpaca
- Eco-Friendly: Colored with Organic Dyes
- Textile Softness: Soft - Made with Natural Fibers
- All Natural Dyes
- Made by Peruvian Artisans
Please note that, due to the handmade nature of these pieces, colors, and patterns may vary. Allow a production time of 1-2 weeks before shipping.
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This product meets the following UN Sustainable Development Global Goals (SDGs) to collectively transform our world:
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