Description
The fiber to make this beautiful, lacey scarf was grown by the superb suris of Over Home Alpacas. New Era Fiber milled the sheared fiber into lace weight yarn and then knitted the scarf, which was in turn hand-dyed a lovely sea foam green by Carol Reed of Over Home.
Given that the scarf was hand-dyed, there are subtle variations in color throughout, making this truly a one of a kind piece. The scarf measures approximately 9" wide by 56" long and is perfect for accessorizing any outfit. Lightweight but surprisingly warm, this scarf can be worn in any season. You can learn more about the suris of Over Home here: http://www.overhomealpacas.com
Suri alpacas are a rare breed indeed - fewer than 10% of the world's alpaca are suri. The Suri alpaca is a member of the camelid family, which includes the llama, Huacaya alpaca, the wild vicuna and guanaco, and yes, the camel. The Suri dates back between 5 to 20 thousand years and is known from archaeological records to have been domesticated for at least 6,000 years.
Among the people of the Andes, the woven fabric from the fleece of the alpaca was so soft and alluring that it was used as currency. The Suri alpaca has unique fiber characteristics that distinguish the Suri from the rest of the camelid family. Unlike the soft fuzzy look of the Huacaya alpaca, the Suri's long, separate, distinctive locks are comprised of twisted or flat fibers that drape down the sides of the Suri's body. The Suri's fiber has a cool, slick hand: soft as cashmere, warmer than wool, with the luster of silk.
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