Alpaca Scarves---not just for the WINTER!

I would venture to say that if I asked 100 people to describe an alpaca scarf, 99 would describe it as warm...and the single outlier might say hot.  Most would say soft, a few would say expensive or luxurious.  But few would say cool or lightweight.  Alpaca fiber is not just for the cold.  It's an ideal fiber for summer months!  Think of the Bedouin women wandering the desert wearing, of all things, wool.  Wool and alpaca fiber are fantastic at wicking away moisture, thus keeping you cooler, AND they breathe, unlike many synthetics.  Men wear lightweight wool suits in the summer.  And socks, such as those made by SmartWool, are worn year around by many people working or participating in activities outdoors.  The Sock Brigade is a project in the United States that has taken donated alpaca fiber,  manufactured it into socks, and then shipped it to our troops stationed in various hot climate, such as during Desert Storm.

Which brings me back to the topic Alpaca Scarves---not just for the Winter.  At Pachallina, we carry a gorgeous selection of 100% Baby Alpaca lightweight scarves that are hand painted.  These scarves are a generous 175 cm X 75 cm.  Last summer, we demonstrated how to wear them as a vest over a tee.  I'll share a few photos with you below.  They are available by visiting the shop or by clicking here  Enjoy!!