Alpaca Wool Shawl, Handwoven w/ Macrame, Natural Color 36" x 70"

These 100% Alpaca shawls come to you directly from the Heart of the Andes Mountains. They are Handwoven in an Artisan Cooperative of Traditional Weavers in the Altiplano of Bolivia, over 12,000 ft. above sea level. Our cooperative is in its 6th year of active production, from the beginning we have followed strict Fair Trade Guidelines. Our shawls measure 36" x 70" and are available in any of the 10 colors shown. Upon choosing, include your color choice in the note field. Each color has a large image to match it, each large image also shows the different variety of Macrame finish that you scarf may come in. Each Macrame design is unique to the Woman who made it. There are no special orders on Macrame Designs. Of the several grades of Alpaca Fibers these are made of one of the finest available, creating a very elegant & finished look and feel. Typically in our cooperative, men do the weaving; then women hand-tie the Macrame and finish each end. Our artisans are paid by the piece, with their wage set on a typical 8 hr. working day. The average pay is above national living wage for the country of Bolivia, and exceeds Fair Wage Guidelines. Our organization also works to deliver relief in the form of Sustainable Development to the communities where we work. Thank you for supporting Circle of the Sun!