Alpaca Throws Handmade In Peru

The Feel of Alpaca
Alpaca is one of the softest natural fibers, with a smooth, refined feel against the skin. Our 100% Baby Alpaca throws use the finest fiber we work with, while our Alpaca Blend throws are made for everyday comfort. An alpaca blanket gives natural warmth without bulk: light enough to keep on a sofa or bed year-round, yet warm on cold nights. Alpaca fiber is also naturally free of lanolin, the natural oil found in sheep's wool.

100% Baby Alpaca vs. Alpaca Blend
100% Baby Alpaca

* Refined, lightweight, fluid drape
* Best for gifting and special spaces
* Spot clean; dry clean when needed

Alpaca Blend

* Structured, everyday warmth
* Best for daily living and everyday use
* Spot clean; dry clean when needed

How to Choose Your Alpaca Blanket
Every throw in this collection measures about 70" x 56", generous enough to drape across a sofa, fold at the foot of a bed, or wrap around your shoulders on a cold evening. Each one is hand-loomed, finished with fringe, and looks the same on both sides, so there's no wrong way to lay it out.

* Choose 100% Baby Alpaca for a gift, a guest room, or a space you want to feel special. These are our most luxurious throws, made in small batches by skilled artisans in remote areas of the Andes of Peru.
* Choose Alpaca Blend for everyday use on the sofa or bed. Soft and delicate to the touch, our alpaca blend throws have a more structured feel made for daily life.

Handmade in the Andes
Each throw is produced in small batches, and only a limited number of each design exist at any time. The artisans who make them work in the Andes of Peru, where these weaving techniques have been passed down for generations. No two pieces are ever quite identical: each throw blanket carries the individual hand, rhythm, and creative choices of the artisan who made it.

A Handmade Gift That Gets Used Every Day
Every throw ships with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artisan who made it, and you can add a free gift message in your cart. For a complete gift, pair a 100% Baby Alpaca throw with Suri alpaca fur slippers in one of our Baby Alpaca Throw & Slipper Gift Sets, found in this collection.

Care
Both our 100% Baby Alpaca and Alpaca Blend throws should be spot cleaned, and dry cleaned when needed. Never put an alpaca throw in a washing machine or dryer. Between cleanings, airing your throw in a cool, well-ventilated spot is often enough to refresh it. For step-by-step instructions, see "How to Clean Alpaca Fur Toys" on our Peruvian Artisans Blog.

Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 100% Baby Alpaca and Alpaca Blend?

100% Baby Alpaca throws are made entirely from fine baby alpaca fiber, valued for its softness and light, fluid drape. Alpaca Blend throws are soft and delicate, with a more structured feel for everyday use.
How do I clean an alpaca throw blanket?

Spot clean spills by blotting with a cloth dampened in cool water and a drop of wool-safe detergent, and dry clean when it needs a full cleaning. Do not put it in a washing machine or dryer.
What's the difference between a hand-knitted and a hand-loomed alpaca throw?

Hand-knitted throws are made using knitting needles, which creates a thicker fabric with more visible texture. Hand-loomed throws, like ours, are woven on a loom, producing a flatter, more refined texture.
Who makes Inspired Peru's alpaca throws?

Each throw is hand-loomed by an individual artisan from one of our artisan families in the Andes of Peru, and ships with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by that artisan.
Where do Inspired Peru throws ship from?

All orders ship from the United States, with free shipping to the continental US.
What size are your alpaca throws?

Every throw in this collection measures about 70" x 56", a size that works as a sofa throw, a bed throw, or a lap blanket.
Are alpaca blankets warm?

Alpaca gives natural warmth without heavy bulk, so an alpaca blanket is cozy on cold nights and still comfortable to keep out year-round.
Are your throws reversible?

Yes. Each throw is hand-loomed so that it looks the same on both sides.
Do the throws have fringe?

Yes. Both our 100% Baby Alpaca and Alpaca Blend throws are finished with fringe.