Studio : NOVICA Publisher : NOVICA Binding : Apparel Product Description
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About this item: Jorge Priori selects the soft warmth of baby alpaca for the design of this silver-hued scarf. This type of wool is renowned for its softness as it comes from the season's first shear. Used since the times of the Inca Empire, alpaca is ideal for winter accessories such as this handsome scarf. - Hand wash in cold water
- Lay flat to dry
- Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
About our Artist: Born in Lima on December 11, 1965, Jorge Priori began to work in textiles at the beginning of the 1990s, prompted by his uncle. He foresaw Priori's natural inclinations towards textiles as well as his flair for innovation. His father had a thread factory and Priori began to work with him. By 2001, they had diversified into the creation of a diversity of alpaca wool garments, accessories and blankets. At this same place he met Milva, they fell in love and eventually married. Now Priori believes alpaca has changed his life, at a personal and professional level! Priori seeks to preserve through his work a tradition that began centuries ago, during the Inca empire. The Incas gave the alpaca an important place in society and religion; alpaca fiber was so highly treasured it was reserved for Inca royalty. Our clothes and blankets are created with the 'combed' technique which uses threads of different length and width, with the intention of recreating the type of weave the Incas favored, explains Priori. Priori's alpaca wool products showcase the material's unique attributes. Alpaca wool is produced in less quantity per year than cashmere, yet it is considered a...
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