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Peruvian 100% Baby Alpaca Ruana Wrap in Black with Grey, 'Evening'

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Peruvian 100% Baby Alpaca Ruana Wrap in Black with Grey, 'Evening'

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Wilfredo Herencia presents a black and grey ruana wrap made from wonderfully soft baby alpaca fibers. Proud of the knitting tradition of his Andean homeland, the artisan says, "What led to my interest in this art form is without a doubt the alpaca...a resource that our ancestors used...today I want to continue this legacy that has such significance". The way the wrap's contrasting colors are knit creates the appearance of a paved road; black borders delineate the open front of the enchanting ruana which can be worn like a poncho or a shawl. The wrap can also be draped over one or both shoulders to create looks both casual and elegant. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

Made in Peru

  • 100% alpaca
  • Dry clean or hand wash
  • Dry cleaning recommended
  • Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
  • Free Gift Wrap? Yes
  • Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
  • 0.45 kgs
  • 1.0 lbs
  • 80 cm L x 118 cm W
  • 31.5" L x 46" W
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Wilfredo Herencia

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Artfully crafted by Wilfredo Herencia from Andes.

 

Meet the Artist

Wilfredo Herencia

Wilfredo Herencia

"Life taught me to love Peruvian alpaca fleece and our wonderful textiles... to see, to do, to walk this path in life. I remember my grandmother knitting."

"Knitting is one of my great passions. "I was born in 1958 in Arequipa, a beautiful Peruvian city. I feel proud to be a... "Knitting is one of my great passions.

"I was born in 1958 in Arequipa, a beautiful Peruvian city. I feel proud to be a part of this amazing region, filled with treasures. I consider myself a respectful person, a man who works untiringly day after day.

"I grew up in a rural district. My parents were from Cuzco and Puno, and our home was a loving one. They were the best teachers I could have had. They taught me to love the earth, to work and to study. To respect other people as well as the animals and plants that populate our world. Thanks to their efforts, with God's help I was able to finish high school. I then decided to move to the capital to continue my education.

"Life taught me to love Peruvian alpaca fleece and our wonderful textiles... to see, to do, to walk this path in life. I remember my grandmother knitting a geometric motif with very slender wooden needles and different colored cotton strands. It was to adorn a hat. I was amazed as I watched her work. Her fingers worked swiftly skillfully while she chatted and looked around her. That may have been what started it for me. What makes me want to continue is my lovely family. I'm so fortunate to have been born here and I want to share our rich heritage. For me, these are motives to develop my passion for textiles.

"Life is filled with difficulties and sometimes failures, but also with achievements and triumphs. There was a time when I sold my apparel and accessories in a specific market. But the moment arrived when almost no one bought anything. Peru experienced an economic crisis and devaluation of our currency, and the market was in free-fall. I was selling less than ten percent of what I'd sold the year before.

"This forced me to redefine my strategies and search for new places to sell my designs. For three consecutive years, I filled two suitcases with samples and went door to door seeking clients – not only here but also across the borders. I traveled by metro and train and overcame all kinds of obstacles, including language and many more. Finally, after a long time of persevering, of showing my art and what I do, I began to find buyers again. Mine is like many stories with a sad ending… this was only the beginning of a great new adventure.

"I formed work teams with women knitters who collaborate with me in the workshop. These talented artisans have a great passion for knitting and we all want to reach people worldwide with designs that are different. I want to grow together with them and improve our skills and knowledge of this art.

"Alpaca wool fascinates me. I love its quality and the designs I can create with it. To knit a sweater of alpaca is to knit history and life at the same time. Alpaca was used by our Inca ancestors, not only as clothing but as a luxurious and exclusive fiber destined only for the elite. We want to share this cultural meaning and history today.

"My art — apart from its good taste — adapts alpaca to our always-changing fashion and seasonal trends. I love creating patterns and shapes, combining colors. It's mesmerizing.

"My inspiration comes from our rich legacy, the Inca textile tradition that our grandparents brought to life many centuries ago with their colors, geometries, effigies, birds and animals. I combine these with the iconography, landscapes and colors of the modern world."

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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

Take your measurements with the tape measure over your under garments. If your measurements fall between sizes you may prefer the next larger size. Inseam, skirt and dress lengths vary by style and will be listed in the item description. Our sweaters are knit in standard American sizes, however actual measurements vary by style.

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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