The Feel of Alpaca

Alpaca fiber is prized as one of the softest natural fibers, with a smooth, refined hand against the skin — some of our finest pieces represent an elite gradation of weightless softness, while others sit among one of the finer gradations the fiber offers. It delivers natural warmth without bulk, lightweight enough for everyday use yet insulating in cold weather. Natural and colored alpaca knitted pieces alike are naturally free of lanolin, which many people find causes less irritation than traditional wool.

100% Baby Alpaca vs. Alpaca Blend

100% Baby Alpaca

  • Refined, lightweight, fluid drape
  • Best for gifting and special spaces
  • Gentle hand-wash recommended

Alpaca Blend

  • Structured, everyday warmth
  • Best for daily living and everyday use
  • Practical, easy care

Handmade in the Andes

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

Every throw is hand-loomed by artisan families in the Andes of Peru, using techniques passed down across generations. [Meet Our Artisans →] https://www.inspiredperu.com/pages/meet-your-artisans  [How It's Made →] https://www.inspiredperu.com/pages/how-alpaca-stuffed-animals-are-made 


Care & Restoration

Genuine alpaca fiber is naturally resilient and requires minimal care — occasional airing is often all it needs. For deeper restoration over time, every piece is eligible for our Heirloom Spa restoration service, returning it to the artisan community that made it.

(link "Heirloom Spa restoration service" to /pages/heirloom-spa)

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, prized for exceptional softness and a light, fluid drape. Alpaca Blend throws combine alpaca fiber with companion fibers for everyday resilience and structure.

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. Inspired Peru's throws are hand-loomed by artisan families in the Andes of Peru.

Who makes Inspired Peru's alpaca throws?

Each throw is hand-loomed by an individual artisan from one of our partner family cooperatives 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.


Explore More

Pairing this with an alpaca companion? [Create Your Gift Set →] https://www.inspiredperu.com/pages/create-your-gift-set 

Discover our full range of handmade alpaca craftsmanship — from [alpaca fur companions →] https://www.inspiredperu.com/collections/ethical-alpaca-stuffed-animals  to [winter accessories →]https://www.inspiredperu.com/collections/winter-wear  — all made by the same artisan communities in Peru.