You'll love your adorable alpaca embellishment. Made entirely by hand for the
best quality. It is a delightful gift for any alpaca enthusiast. The lobster
clasps make it a fun adornment for any bag or backpack charm, keychain
accessory, car decoration, or ornament. Due to the hand-crafting process, each
piece is unique with slight variations.
Sold Individually
Each measure approx. 2"L x 1"W x 3.5"H
Made using certified alpaca fiber
Realistic needle felted soft sculpture
Fair Trade from Peru
Alpaca was once considered a gift from the gods and the most important relic
of Incan history. Alpacas are in the camelid family, sharing the most genetic
material with the vicuña. They are one of the four South American camelids. The
two breeds of alpacas are the Huacaya and the Suri. The types of fiber
harvested from each of these breeds are equally prized for different reasons.
Fiber derived from alpacas varies in weight depending on how it is spun, making
it ideal for many different kinds of products. Alpaca fiber is considerably
softer and more durable than sheep's wool.
Needle felting is a dry felting method typically using wool with its barbs
that felt quickly and easily. However, we use alpaca for a softer and more
artistic effect. Our crafters have mastered this art form and now use this
media for sculptures, flat art, and clothing embellishments. Fiber artists can
needle felt for a few moments or for days at a time.