
Finer than cashmere, warmer and lighter than wool, it’s no wonder that alpaca fleece has been called the fiber of the gods. Here, artisans in Peru use first quality alpaca to knit a colorful sweater that packs everyday charm but feels special-occasion luxurious. The banded patterns that encircle the turn-back cuffs and define the high waist are adapted from pre-Columbian woven textiles.