This fringed Suri Alpaca shawl was hand knit by Nancy at 2 Point Farm. This drapey, textured shawl features long fringe and can be worn tied or open. The shawl length from end to end is approximately 72 inches. The length at the back of the shawl is approximately 11 inches, plus 9 inches of fringe at the longest point. The yarn used to create the shawl is a unique textured yarn called "Suri Textures" in color Blue Spruce. This luxurious yarn is a blend of 75% Suri Alpaca and 25% High Luster Wool from Salt River Mills. Care: Hand wash and air dry flat. Bid is for shawl only.

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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.