- Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic.
- Certified: comes with an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
- NOVICA works with Raquel and Gregor to craft this item.
- Exceptional Quality: crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come.
- Product info: 90% alpaca, 10% nylon
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About this item: Raquel and Gregor design a scarf that is admiringly warm and trendy. The scarf is knitted with baby alpaca wool, referring to the animal’s first shear and coveted for its soft warmth.
76″ L x 9.5″ W
- Textile softness: Soft — this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
- Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
About our Artist: My name is Raquel Iriarte de Brenner and I was born on May 20, 1958 in the province of Piura. I describe my work as an art form, and I’ve been dedicated to it along with my husband, Gregor. Our garments carry the name Sillpa which is an ancient Aymara word that implies softness, comfort, and pleasure. What draws me to weaving is the opportunity to work with natural fibers by rescuing ancient Inca weaving techniques. The greatest challenge I have faced is to educate my children in the right path so they may have a professional career. As far as work is concerned, the greatest challenge has been to present our work to people from around the world. My name is Gregor Brenner Knoch and I was born in Peru on 10 October 1954. I come from an artistic background, therefore the world to me seems more about creativity than technology. Each person is an artist at heart, I think we only need to let our ‘artist’ out. What motivates me to do this kind of work is to see natural fibers transformed into garments. We use as reference natural colors including those you see in the Andean landscape, the jungle, and the coast. We use natural materials including alpaca wool, fine cotton, and silk. We help an Andean community by employing weavers on traditional…