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.
