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Alpacas
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Alpaca
is an animal native to the highest altitudes of the Andean
Mountain Region of Peru, Bolivia,
Chile and
Argentina. Their
domestication reaches back to Pre-Incan time, more than 5,000 years
ago. The Alpaca rovided transportation, clothing and
company to the Incas throughout the entire existence of that
important civilization.
Alpaca
thrives in elevations of between 3,500 and 5,400 meters (2.5 miles)
above sea level. Due to this climate, Alpacas have developed high
thermo capacity. They are social, gentle and elegant animals. Alpaca
demonstrate intelligence along with being inquisitive and observant
animals. They should always be kept with others of their kind, or at
the very least with other animals. They warn the intruder away by
making sharp, noisy inhalations, putting back their ears, twisting
their heads and necks backwards toward the perceived threat,
threatening to spit.
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Sheering
Alpaca
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There are two
types of Alpaca: Huacaya, Its fiber is dense, crimpy
sheep-like and Suri with silky dreadlocks. Suri
fiber is often preferred by spinners, because its long, has a silky
luster and is rarer than Huacayas.
Alpaca is appreciated
everywhere, because of its luxurious fiber which is light, soft,
silkier to the touch, warmer, not prickly and bears no lanolin,
making it nearly hypoallergenic. It has more elasticity and
resistance than sheep's wool. Alpaca's excellent thermal
qualities make it quite versatile and allow it to
be used in a variety of climates and
temperature.
You can find several different qualities
or grades of Alpaca fiber, including, Royal Alpaca, Baby Alpaca,
Super Fine Alpaca, Huarizo, Gruesa and Alpaca Blends. Its
fiber is available in 22 beautiful natural colors and can
also be combined with sheep wool and silk. The baby Alpaca
is the quality with more use because it is soft, light and
warm.
Once you have the chance to fully appreciate
Alpaca, especially when you try out several of our luxurious
handcrafted artisan designed items such as our hats, sweaters,
shawls, and other beautiful products, you'll see why
people everywhere love Alpaca. We even offer a large range
of Alpaca rugs you're sure to enjoy.
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