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100% Baby Alpaca Handwoven Plaid Wrap Scarf from Peru, 'Sierra Midnight'

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100% Baby Alpaca Handwoven Plaid Wrap Scarf from Peru, 'Sierra Midnight'

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Wrap yourself up in something warm and cozy. Wilder Yauri weaves this scarf from soft baby alpaca wool in a subtle plaid pattern with light and Prussian blue tones over a black background.

Wilder developed a love for textiles from an early age. He grew up watching his grandfather making blankets and was schooled in the art of weaving by his aunt, who was a master weaver. As a young man, he went to Lima to study textile engineering and returned to his hometown where he is now a master weaver himself and teaches at the local weaving school.

Made in Peru

  • 100% alpaca
  • Hand wash in cold water
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Free Gift Wrap? Yes
  • Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
  • 0.11 kgs
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 170.18 cm L x 26.03 cm W
  • 67" L x 10.25" W
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Wilder Yauri

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Wilder Yauri from Andes.

 

Meet the Artist

Wilder Yauri

Wilder Yauri

"My most important dream is working with my brother artisans and alpaca farmers… I want to empower them so they can grow as people living in harmony with their loved ones and the environment."

"I was born in 1989 in a small village in the department of Junin in the Andean region. I consider myself to be a... spontaneous, super emotive, sensible, and sincere man.

"When I went to live in Lima, leaving my mom, my dad and my sister made this one of the most difficult moments of my life. But I had to in order to fulfill my dream of studying textile engineering. I am proud to have beaten my loneliness, and I learned to make each new place that I visit my second home by meeting new people and making new friends.

"Working for myself has been the most beautiful part of my life, but it's also one of the most challenging. The path has been a long one with many obstacles, but apprenticeship is very important. Working for myself has allowed me to meet extraordinary people and see many places. It has also helped me to mature, grow as a person, fortify my entrepreneurial spirit, and share my experiences with the world.

"To master my art, I had to learn to manage my emotions and channel my internal energy. This gave me the patience and humility that I needed to learn from the great master artisans. Dedication, passion, and love for what I do have been the keys for me.

"I have as many professional dreams as I have personal ones, but the most important one is working with my brother artisans and alpaca farmers of Peru. I want to empower them and give them resources so that they can develop themselves, and grow as people living in harmony with their loved ones and the environment. I believe that I can generate incentives and motives for my own community.

"I became interested in textile art through my grandfather, Venancio Rojas. He wove blankets and throws. He set up his loom and warp threads, and also inspired my elementary school history teacher to talk about the Paracas blankets and Inca textiles. That was when my passion for textiles, our history, and alpacas was born.

"My aunt Vicenta Rojas taught me to weave. She is a master artisan, and is very dedicated to handicrafts, teaching, and textiles. She founded the first educational center for artisan knowledge in Junin. I too teach this art in my community, continuing the legacy she left behind.

"What I like the most about my art is that I can transmit emotions through the textiles I create. Weaving also allows me to get to know how mystical and rich Peru is through its textiles. What I find most challenging about my work is being able to help more artisans and improve their quality of life. My inspiration comes from the Andes, from Mother Earth, the sky, the moon, and the stars. I'm also inspired by my Inca ancestors, my culture, and the well-cared for alpacas who give us their fleece.

"I work with my family. My sister Maylen helps organize my artisan brothers who weave. She also teaches them the importance of coexistence, solidarity, and empowerment. My mother Apolinaria helps with quality control and spoils the entire team with her cooking. My father Juan is the leader of the alpaca farmers and artisans. He's in charge of arranging help for raising the alpacas and he is very vigilant in their care.

"I'm very happy to know all of you and share my work with you. And I'm very thankful."

Wilder Yauri has been recognized by the regional government of Junin as an outstanding alpaca fiber artisan.

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
FINDING YOUR SIZE

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BUST / CHEST

Measure around the fullest part of chest under the arms and over the shoulder blades keeping the tape measure level.

WAIST

Measure around the smallest part of the waist keeping the tape measure comfortably loose. Most garments use the low waist measurement noted below.

LOW WAIST

Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.

HIPS

Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.

NECK

Measure around the base of the neck keeping the tape measure comfortably loose.

SLEEVE

Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.

INSEAM

Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.

 

Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.

For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.

For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.

See buckle/tie belt size standards below.

WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.

Belt with buckle

Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.

Belt without buckle

Measure from the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This is will give you the medium size of the belt.

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