Ponchos & weaving · 6 min read
Traditional Poncho Weaving: How to Read the Cloth
Learn how a woven poncho is constructed, what to look for at its edges and joins, and why a pattern alone cannot prove its origin.
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Sweaters & chompas · 6 min read
Alpaca Sweater Sizing: Measure for the Fit You Want
Compare body and garment measurements, calculate ease and check sleeves and layers before choosing an alpaca sweater or chompa.
Care & longevity · 4 min read
Alpaca Wool: Fibre, Feel and Everyday Use
Look beyond softness claims: understand alpaca fibre, Huacaya and Suri, garment construction and the limits of a clothing label.
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01Alpaca & fibresUnderstand alpaca, compare materials and look beyond the language on a label.02Sweaters & chompasFit, construction and thoughtful layers for the knitwear you reach for again and again.03Ponchos & weavingA closer look at looms, garments and the knowledge carried through cloth.04Hats & accessoriesChoose hats and textile accessories with an eye for fit, finish and everyday usefulness.05Care & longevityCare, storage and material knowledge to help your textiles stay in use.06Buying in PeruMake sense of provenance, workmanship and the practicalities of choosing textiles in Peru.
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- Support the whole wet sweater
- Only when the care label permits flat drying
- Sleeves supported
- Check thicker sections
- Arrange gently; do not stretch to resize.
- Original schematic • not a product, test or standard size chart
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