https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal 2026-08-29T16:16:41+10:00 weekly https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/handwoven-peruvian-frazadas-craftsmanship-versatility 2026-08-29T16:15:58+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/633e49e8f586c70139c117f7b263aa3d.png?v=1745735906 The Timeless Craft of Frazadas Peruvian Woman Artisan Weaving a Colourful Frazada - a versatile throw blanket in bohemian style https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/the-ultimate-guide-to-baby-alpaca-wool 2026-08-29T16:15:58+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/bfc430be555ca00b1fdcd29013bc6858_0932dc68-61cc-4d9a-8484-ca695ef8c461.png?v=1779843307 The Ultimate Guide to Baby Alpaca Wool A highland woman with her alpaca herd in the Andes of Peru — where Orange Inca baby alpaca fibre is sourced https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/how-baby-alpaca-wool-is-harvested 2026-08-29T16:15:58+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/619bd88b6cbdf0a0322442d8764e2545_dfe82fde-3f6c-4f32-944d-b6f8def7d2f7.png?v=1779979722 How Baby Alpaca Wool Is Harvested Alpaca fleece being graded and sorted in Peru — baby alpaca is a fibre grade of 18 to 22 microns, not a description of the animal's age https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/comparing-baby-alpaca-wool-luxury-fibres 2026-08-29T16:15:58+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/687360a5246ed0577c6fc032b32d7f6a.jpg?v=1735324212 Baby Alpaca vs Cashmere: A Practical Guide to Luxury Fibres Baby Alpaca Shawl in natural undyed tones. Softer than cashmere and hypoallergenic. https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/baby-alpaca-highland-families 2026-08-29T16:15:58+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/1ec611f8e134d9b900dab0bb5920b2ca_8dc2cd20-a5ee-4c05-86a8-1dd81a346211.jpg?v=1779981369 Baby Alpaca and the Highland Families Who Raise It Alpacas grazing freely in the Andean highlands of Peru — where Orange Inca baby alpaca fibre is sourced from highland farming families https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/junco-reed-handbags 2026-08-29T16:16:09+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/95362b4fa8884b19977cbe07614a9ab7_1d331580-2dd1-49a2-993f-5b3cb85d1ba0.jpg?v=1784575913 Junco Reed: The Peruvian Material Behind Every Orange Inca Bag Junco reed handbag collection — handwoven by Peruvian artisans | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/baby-alpaca-in-winter 2026-08-29T16:16:09+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Alpacas_Wool_Natural_Colours_-_1600x1200_0bd0ec4b-ada5-4d9a-a74d-faabf1286a2f.jpg?v=1782185656 Baby Alpaca in Winter: What Makes It Different Baby alpaca in natural colours — fibre softer than cashmere and warmer than wool | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/why-invest-in-an-alpaca-coat-this-winter 2026-08-29T16:16:09+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Model_wearing_Alpaca_Coat_in_Beige_-_1600x1200_-_1_7a2305e2-c8e5-4993-accb-0248e9182a90.jpg?v=1782185656 Why Invest in an Alpaca Coat This Winter? Alpaca wool coat in beige — lightweight warmth handmade in Peru | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/wrapped-in-alpaca-my-go-to-winter-look-in-the-blue-mountains 2026-08-29T16:16:09+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Founder_wearing_layers_of_Alpaca_garments_and_coat_-_1600x1200_-_2.jpg?v=1782185656 Wrapped in Alpaca: My Go-To Winter Look in the Blue Mountains Baby alpaca layers worn in the Blue Mountains — breathable warmth handmade in Peru | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/woven-bags-every-season 2026-08-29T16:16:09+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_The_Icons_Collection_in_the_Box_-_1600x1200_e990e196-0054-4cc5-81f5-6cf63c42d1be.jpg?v=1782185656 Why a Woven Bag Belongs in Every Season Junco woven bags — the ICONS Collection in natural junco reed, handmade in Peru | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/gran-fiesta-tote-evolution 2026-08-29T16:16:21+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_The_Gran_Fiesta_That_Started_it_All_-_1600x1200_578a2b10-3027-44df-94b1-279f4a8fefd1.jpg?v=1782185656 The Story Behind Our Gran Fiesta: How a Handwoven Tote Became a Movement Junco reed tote — the Gran Fiesta, naturally dyed and handwoven in Peru | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/playa-handbag-inspiration 2026-08-29T16:16:21+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_The_Playa_in_Blue_Grandient_with_Model_-_1600x1200_21137e0f-6e44-40ef-904c-71070ea09761.jpg?v=1782185656 The Bag That Started It All: The Story Behind the Playa Junco woven handbag — the Playa tote in blue gradient, the bag that started it all | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/junco-vs-raffia-straw-bags 2026-08-29T16:16:21+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Sombrero_Pattern_in_Yellow_and_Pinks_-_1600x1200_70cd8e04-0dfa-4821-b1e3-8333ef93ed81.jpg?v=1787457207 Are Raffia Bags Durable? Junco vs Raffia, and What Actually Lasts Close-up of a handwoven junco reed weave in marigold, cream and pink, overlaid with the words 'Junco vs. Raffia — Why material matters' | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/handcrafted-one-of-a-kind-why-pieces-like-ours-are-being-recognised 2026-08-29T16:16:21+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Womens_Weekly_Magazine_March_26_-_Fashion_Flat_-_1600x1200_acb7ea98-37c2-45cf-842f-8012a3a2d0b6.jpg?v=1775653308 Handcrafted, One-of-a-Kind: Why Pieces Like Ours Are Being Recognised Fashion section of the Australian Women's Weekly featuring The Orange Inca Sophia Handbag in Washed Yellows and Pinks https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/the-olivia-leather-crossbody-bag 2026-08-29T16:16:22+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Oliva_in_Cognac_-_1600x1200_d59b86bf-b4db-4cb3-8b3e-50a5da8ab356.jpg?v=1779680357 A Leather Crossbody Bag That Gets Better With Age Orange Inca Olivia leather crossbody bag in Cognac, worn in the city — handmade in Lima, designed in Australia https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/winter-gift-guide-baby-alpaca-shawls 2026-08-29T16:16:29+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Baby_Alpaca_and_Silk_Shawl_in_White_-_1600x1200_56d02198-8ed5-4249-aea7-e85d458ab651.jpg?v=1779781240 A Baby Alpaca Shawl: The Winter Gift That Gets Worn, Not Put Away White baby alpaca and silk shawl draped softly over the shoulders — artisan-made in Peru by Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/how-to-tell-good-leather 2026-08-29T16:16:29+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Pieces_of_Leather_in_Different_Colours_-_1600x1200_602bca53-1b61-4cf7-8001-1922d7c5e454.jpg?v=1780733797 How to Tell Good Leather: What We Look for Before We Make the Olivia Full-grain leather in cognac, burgundy and natural — the leather behind the Olivia Crossbody, made in Lima | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/from-andean-blanket-to-everyday-object-the-frazada-story 2026-08-29T16:16:29+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Frazada_Products_-_1600x1200_c8a65c4d-243d-46ff-be24-029204b98981.jpg?v=1780928054 From Andean Blanket to Everyday Object: The Frazada Story Frazada handbag and cushions cut from vintage Peruvian wool blankets — singular pieces | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/how-to-care-for-baby-alpaca-shawl 2026-08-29T16:16:29+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog-Baby-Alpaca-Shawl-Care-Hero-1600x1200.jpg?v=1782185656 How to Care for Your Baby Alpaca Shawl (and Why It Only Gets Better) Baby alpaca shawl care — handwashing a shawl softer than cashmere | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/how-to-style-a-frazada-at-home 2026-08-29T16:16:29+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Peruvian_Frazada_on_Bed_-_1600x1200_d147e076-f94f-4b58-9660-f82f3057ac7f.jpg?v=1782773641 Five Ways to Style a Frazada in Your Home (And Why Every Piece Is a One-Off) Peruvian frazada styled in a home — rug, wall hanging, and sofa throw | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/junco-bag-after-two-years 2026-08-29T16:16:40+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Model_wearing_Fiesta_Mini_in_Yellow_-_1600x1200_c6ba1ba3-842c-4fae-96b4-33baca6025f8.jpg?v=1785898367 What Happens to a Junco Bag After Two Years Model wearing the Fiesta Mini junco crossbody bag in yellow https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/frazada-vs-kilim 2026-08-29T16:16:40+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_A_Peruvian_Frazada_on_Wooden_Floor_and_Ivory_Vintage_couch_-_1600x1200_307633f9-71e9-4ec6-b983-607091db1ac5.jpg?v=1785964854 Frazada vs Kilim: What's the Difference? A vintage Peruvian frazada laid flat as a rug on aged timber floors in front of an ornate ivory sofa — Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/how-to-care-for-a-frazada-rug 2026-08-29T16:16:40+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Peruvian_Frazadas_Pile_-_1600x1200_32d3379c-104e-4d2d-9d4c-217d6907542c.jpg?v=1786330677 How to Care for Your Frazada Rug Stack of handwoven Peruvian frazadas in vibrant natural dyes — vintage wool textiles from the Andean highlands | Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/how-to-wear-a-woven-bag-all-year-round 2026-08-29T16:16:41+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Model_in_winter_wearing_fiesta_mini_in_natural_-_1600x1200_6c3b3f17-4b38-4fab-9551-6fc9624128bb.jpg?v=1786684875 How to Wear a Woven Bag All Year Round Woven junco bag styled for winter — camel coat and monochromatic outfit at the beach https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/how-to-care-for-a-full-grain-leather-bag 2026-08-29T16:16:41+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Selfie_with_the_Olivia_Leather_Crossbody_in_Burgundy_-_1600x1200_26f948fe-763e-403c-ae69-148508b89782.jpg?v=1787974880 How to Care for Your Full-Grain Leather Bag Woman carrying the Olivia leather crossbody bag in Burgundy by Orange Inca https://orangeinca.com/en-nz/blogs/the-artisan-journal/how-to-care-for-your-baby-alpaca-jumper 2026-08-29T16:16:41+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0770/9143/8785/articles/Blog_-_Model_in_baby_alpaca_jumper_and_leather_crossbody_and_baby_alpaca_shawl_-_1600x1200_-_1.jpg?v=1787982304 How to Care for Your Baby Alpaca Jumper Model wearing an Orange Inca baby alpaca jumper and shawl with the Olivia leather crossbody bag