The Artisan Journal

Why Invest in an Alpaca Coat This Winter?

Naturally warmer than wool, yet incredibly lightweight — our alpaca coats offer breathable warmth without the bulk. Hand-finished in Peru using mostly alpaca and a touch of wool for structure, they...

Baby Alpaca in Winter: What Makes It Different

Baby alpaca is a winter fibre in the best sense — warmer for its weight than standard wool, soft enough for direct skin contact, and durable enough to look good at the end of a full season. Here’s ...

Baby Alpaca and the Highland Families Who Raise It

In the high Andes — in Arequipa and Puno, at altitudes where very little else survives — families raise alpacas. They have done so for over 6,000 years. This is where baby alpaca fibre begins.

Baby Alpaca vs Cashmere: A Practical Guide to Luxury Fibres

Baby alpaca, cashmere, merino, and vicuña sit in the same conversation about luxury fibres — but they don't all perform the same way. This guide covers what sets each one apart, where baby alpaca h...

How Baby Alpaca Wool Is Harvested

Baby alpaca is a grade — fleece that measures between 18 and 22 microns, identified by hand after shearing. Here is how it gets from the high-altitude farms of the Andes to a finished piece.

The Timeless Craft of Frazadas

A frazada is made over weeks on a handloom in the Peruvian highlands — a process largely unchanged for centuries. Here's how they're made, what makes each piece different, and why they belong in a ...