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These are just some of the luxurious alpaca blankets and throws you will find at the Novica Andes Shop. Click to see all their New Arrivals. On the Novica website you can meet the artists and families who make each and every product featured on the site. You’ll know, the moment you make a purchase, whose life you are helping to change. That’s why I chose to offer products from National Geographic and Novica on my site.

In addition, your purchase will benefit Bolivia directly as I have pledged to donate a percentage of all sales to the Association of Washingtonians for Needy Bolivian Children (wanides.org), a non-profit organization that raises funds to help children in Bolivia. Thank you! Bella.

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Alpaca blend blanket, 'Paracas Monochrome' (Peru)

Alpaca blend blanket, 'Paracas Monochrome' (Peru)

Isidoro C'cahuantico honors Peru's past with this warm alpaca wool blanket. He replicates the glyphs of the legendary Paracas culture in reversible white and black shades. Flourishing in Peru's south coast, Paracas artists excelled at a variety of art forms.


Alpaca blend blanket, 'Ocean Blue' (twin) (Peru)

Alpaca blend blanket, 'Ocean Blue' (twin) (Peru)

The cool blue waters of the Pacific Ocean inspire Nestor Yana in the design of this blanket. It is woven with a rich alpaca and acrylic blend resulting in soft textures. The blanket's borders are crocheted by hand.


Alpaca throw blanket, 'Camel Checks' (Peru)

Alpaca throw blanket, 'Camel Checks' (Peru)

Camel tan on ivory create a delightful checkerboard pattern. Working in a luxurious alpaca wool blend, the Yurivilca Family creates a throw as beautiful as it is warm. A jaunty fringe adorns either end.


Alpaca blend wool blanket, 'Stylized Cranes' (Peru)

Alpaca blend wool blanket, 'Stylized Cranes' (Peru)

Handsome zigzags in ochre and brown suggest long-legged cranes with wings spread wide. The intricate pattern is woven by hand of a rich alpaca wool blend, on a traditional loom. The Maldonado Family creates this classic expression of Andes identity.


Alpaca throw blanket, 'Flower of the Valley' (Peru)

Alpaca throw blanket, 'Flower of the Valley' (Peru)

The yellow petals of the beautiful retama flower inspire the color of this handloomed throw. Retama blooms throughout the Mantaro Valley, situated in the Junin region of Peru. Faustino Maldonado and Family use natural dyes to recreate the petals' distinct tones.


Throw, 'Andean Warmth' (Peru)

Throw, 'Andean Warmth' (Peru)

Jorge Priori selects beige and cream for the hypnotic design of this throw. It is woven with a blend of alpaca wool and acrylic fibers, resulting in a warm, lightweight piece.


Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Blue Checks' (Peru)

Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Blue Checks' (Peru)

Blue on ivory creates a delightful checkerboard pattern. Working in a luxurious alpaca blend, the Yurivilca Family creates a throw as beautiful as it is warm. A jaunty fringe adorns either end.


100% alpaca wool throw blanket, 'Earth Flowers' (twin) (Peru)

100% alpaca wool throw blanket, 'Earth Flowers' (twin) (Peru)

Hand-woven in soft earth tones, ancient flower motifs bloom on bold bands of color. Faustino Maldonado and his family weave this extraordinary throw from alpaca wool. The natural colors create a soothing sensation of beauty. Prized by the Inca, alpaca wool is fine and lightweight yet extraordinarily warm.


Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Shadow Labyrinths' (Peru)

Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Shadow Labyrinths' (Peru)

Tracing labyrinthine paths on soft brown, dark paths pay tribute to pre-Hispanic civilizations. The motifs cover a reversible throw by Isidoro C'cahuantico. Woven of an alpaca wool blend, it is extremely lightweight yet warm and beautiful.


Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Inca Duck Night' (Peru)

Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Inca Duck Night' (Peru)

Isidoro C'cahuantico designs glyphs shaped like ducks influenced by the enigmatic artistry of the Incas. C'cahuantico weaves the alpaca wool throw on a traditional loom in two tones, black and navy blue, so it may be used on either side.


Throw blanket, 'Silver Chessboard' (Peru)

Throw blanket, 'Silver Chessboard' (Peru)

Gray strands on an ivory warp create a delightful chessboard pattern. Working in a luxurious alpaca wool blend, the Yurivilca Family creates a throw as beautiful as it is warm. A jaunty fringe adorns either end.


Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Black Luxurious Geometry' (Peru)

Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Black Luxurious Geometry' (Peru)

Precise geometric shapes in neutral tones distinguish this handsome throw. Woven of a luxurious alpaca wool blend, it comes from Peruvian artisan Isidoro C'cahuantico. Black meets misty gray and charcoal in a beautiful scheme of colors.


Alpaca blend blanket, 'Cajamarca Carnations' (queen) (Peru)

Alpaca blend blanket, 'Cajamarca Carnations' (queen) (Peru)

Peru's Nestor Yana is inspired by the florid fields of Cajamarca for the design of this blanket. It is woven with a rich alpaca and acrylic blend resulting in soft textures. The blanket's borders are crocheted by hand.


Alpaca throw blanket, 'Grape Combo' (Peru)

Alpaca throw blanket, 'Grape Combo' (Peru)

Combining strands of grape and plum, artisans from the Yurivilca Family create a charming checkerboard motif. They weave a warm alpaca wool blend to create the cozy throw, and add tassels to each corner.


Alpaca blend throw, 'Earth Shadow' (Peru)

Alpaca blend throw, 'Earth Shadow' (Peru)

Bands of geometric motifs ripple across a deep brown background like pre-Hispanic memories. Faustino Maldonado selects the colors of the earth for this warm and beautiful throw. Handloomed of a luxurious alpaca blend, its style is classic.


Reversible alpaca blend blanket, 'Moonlit Winter's Night' (Full/Queen) (Peru)

Reversible alpaca blend blanket, 'Moonlit Winter's Night' (Full/Queen) (Peru)

Charcoal gray on one side, silver on the other, this blanket is inspired by a moonlit winter's night. From Nestor Yana, the reversible blanket is woven with an alpaca blend, noted for its light weight and warm comfort. The borders are crocheted by hand by a group of women who Yana supports to increase their income.


Alpaca blend blanket, 'Junin Symmetry' (twin) (Peru)

Alpaca blend blanket, 'Junin Symmetry' (twin) (Peru)

Bands that go from black to light gray bring elegance to this warm blanket. By Nestor Yana in Peru, the blanket is woven with a rich alpaca and acrylic blend resulting in soft textures. The blanket's borders are crocheted by hand.


Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Paracas Treasure' (Peru)

Alpaca blend throw blanket, 'Paracas Treasure' (Peru)

Isidoro C'cahuantico honors Peru's past with this warm alpaca wool throw. He replicates the glyphs of the legendary Paracas culture in reversible red and black shades. Flourishing in Peru's south coast, Paracas artists excelled at a variety of art forms.


Alpaca blanket, 'Harmony' (Peru)

Alpaca blanket, 'Harmony' (Peru)

The Maldonado Family infuses this blanket with colorful artistry in a geometric context. They weave the blanket of warm alpaca wool on a traditional handloom. Oversized standard twin bed size.


Alpaca throw blanket, 'Andean Mist' (Peru)

Alpaca throw blanket, 'Andean Mist' (Peru)

Soft alpaca wool boucle brings fascinating textures to this handloomed throw. Creating the effect of silvery mist, the Yurivilca Family weaves an exquisite, lightweight textile. Fringed borders add to its beauty.


Alpaca wool throw blanket, 'Duck Strut' (Peru)

Alpaca wool throw blanket, 'Duck Strut' (Peru)

Waddling their way through time, these ducks make their presence felt in the woven artistry of Faustino Maldonado and Family. The ducks' images are stylized according to Inca iconography and they make a splendid decorative motif for this alpaca wool throw.


Alpaca blend throw, 'Cozy Winter' (Peru)

Alpaca blend throw, 'Cozy Winter' (Peru)

Elegant in dark gray, this soft throw is ideal to cuddle under during cold weather seasons. From Nestor Yana, the throw is woven with an alpaca wool blend, noted for its light weight and warm comfort. The borders are crocheted by hand by a group of women who Yana supports to increase their income.


Alpaca blanket, 'Wari Vision' (Peru)

Alpaca blanket, 'Wari Vision' (Peru)

Glyphs of zoomorphic images recall the art of the Wari people who reigned over Coastal Peru circa 500 � 750 AD. The Maldonado Family replicates the distinct geometric patterns for this warm blanket. It is woven of alpaca wool on a traditional loom. Oversized standard twin bed size.


Alpaca blend throw, 'Hot Latte' (Peru)

Alpaca blend throw, 'Hot Latte' (Peru)

Elegant in dark brown, this soft throw is ideal to cuddle under during cold weather seasons. From Nestor Yana, the throw is woven with an alpaca wool blend, noted for its light weight and warm comfort. The borders are crocheted by hand by a group of women who Yana supports to increase their income.


100% alpaca throw, 'Blue Gray Geometry' (Peru)

100% alpaca throw, 'Blue Gray Geometry' (Peru)

Warm, cozy and fun, this alpaca throw is woven with boucle textures. Felipe Berckholtz combines a rich palette of gray and blue hues for the square patterns. Selecting the wool from the season's first shear, baby alpaca, Berckholtz creates a soft, lightweight and warm throw that honors the alpaca tradition started by the ancient Inca.


100% alpaca throw, 'Brown Geometry' (Peru)

100% alpaca throw, 'Brown Geometry' (Peru)

Warm, cozy and fun, this alpaca throw is woven with boucle textures. Felipe Berckholtz combines a rich palette of brown, ivory and morello cherry hues for the square patterns. Selecting the wool from the season's first shear, baby alpaca, Berckholtz creates a soft, lightweight and warm throw that honors the alpaca tradition started by the ancient Inca.


100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Dark Gray' (Peru)

100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Dark Gray' (Peru)

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.


100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Brown' (Peru)

100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Brown' (Peru)

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.


100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Light Brown' (Peru)

100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Light Brown' (Peru)

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.


100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Beige' (Peru)

100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Beige' (Peru)

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.


100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Light Gray' (Peru)

100% alpaca throw, 'Cozy Light Gray' (Peru)

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.




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These are just some of the luxurious alpaca blankets and throws you will find at the Novica Andes Shop. Click to see all their New Arrivals. On the Novica website you can meet the artists and families who make each and every product featured on the site. You’ll know, the moment you make a purchase, whose life you are helping to change. That’s why I chose to offer products from National Geographic and Novica on my site.

In addition, your purchase will benefit Bolivia directly as I have pledged to donate a percentage of all sales to the Association of Washingtonians for Needy Bolivian Children (wanides.org), a non-profit organization that raises funds to help children in Bolivia. Thank you! Bella.

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