Alpaca Suri Stuffed Animal
Handmade Alpaca Fur
Ethically and sustainable sourced
Give our adorable Alpaca Stuffed Animal Natural toys a squeeze and you’ll never want to let go!
There’s a reason for its ridiculously soft touch. Each of our stuffed alpaca toys is made by talented artisans from our community in Peru who use only the finest quality alpaca fur they can get.
You’ll never find genuine handmade alpaca toys like the ones we offer here from Peru. Our community is full of talented artists and they made each of these stuffed alpacas with you in mind.
The Alpaca stuffed toy is handmade so each one comes out around 12” tall but may vary. What you order is special to you and only you!
Features
- Super soft alpaca fur that feels great
- Natural and hypoallergenic material
- Due to the nature of the product, colors may vary
- Each Alpaca is approximately 12” tall
- Comes in stunning a natural color, white, and purple
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INSPIRED PERU
Inspired Peru is an artisan cooperative consisting of 35 artisans; the majority are widows and heads of household from indigenous communities in the Peruvian highlands. Ethically sourced, local alpaca wool is used to craft products, such as stuffed animals and accessories, that celebrate the artisans’ ancestral and cultural heritage. The artisans generally work from the comfort of their home; however, they have access to a communal workshop in the city of Lima. At Inspired Peru, artisans are empowered to transmit their traditional skills to future generations while expanding their business and leadership skills. Artisans have access to skill development programs through Inspired Peru. We are proud to partner with artisans at Inspired Peru.
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THE TECHNIQUE
On average, six to eight artisans collaborate on the production of these stuffed animals. It takes about five days to craft each of these adorable, hypoallergenic stuffed animals. The process begins with artisans shaping molds and carefully sewing the body. Each animal’s face is separately constructed, giving each piece a very realistic flair. After carefully shaving the alpaca, the hair is washed and sun-dried for one to two days. Depending on the item, the artisans may dye the alpaca hair using vibrant colors. Dying involves additional hand-wash cycles to reach the desired color. Molds are separately made using flexible cardboard. Artisans carefully hand-glue the washed alpaca hair to the mold. Once dried, the hair is thoroughly hand-combed to reach its staple softness. No animal cruelty is involved in the sourcing of the alpaca hair.