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People in Peru also hand spun the yarn to create hand knit apparels."},"About_Our_Yarn":{"origins_our_yarn_heading":"Where does our Alpaca comes from?","origins_our_yarn_paragraph":"Our Alpaca yarn is sourced directly from RWS certified spinners in Peru, a well-established brand with a rich history in collaborating with alpaca farms. \r\n\r\nBy bypassing middlemen and purchasing in bulk, we secure the best prices for alpaca, ensuring the production of our hand-knitted products. \r\n\r\nWe exclusively use 100% Baby Alpaca, with a size of 1\/8NM and a diameter of 22 microns.","orings_our_yarn_image":7607},"Appeal_of_this_yarn":{"appeal_of_this_yarn_heading":"Appeal of Alpaca yarn","appeal_of_this_yarn_paragraph":"","advantages_image":7558,"appeal_repeater2":[{"appeal_listing2":"Alpaca is light, breathable, odourless, has excellent wicking properties"},{"appeal_listing2":"Alpaca fiber is strong and durable, but it may be less elastic compared to wool."},{"appeal_listing2":"Alpaca fiber comes in a variety of natural colors, including white, black, brown, and shades of gray. 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So if you\u2019re looking to create high-quality knits with a touch of luxury, alpaca yarn is definitely worth considering!\r\n\r\nIntegrating alpaca wool into our hand-knitting production has elevated our premium offerings. The use of 100% baby alpaca takes the final hand-knitted pieces to new heights of luxury and softness. 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