Peru Alpaca yarn
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Peru Alpaca yarn
We'll be in Peru mid September and want to purchase Alpaca yarn for knitting winter hats & scarves.
Has anyone purchased alpaca yarn and were you pleased with the quality?
Any suggestions as to where to purchase - in the markets? Shops?
We'll be in Arequipa, Puno, Cuzco, Machu Picchu.
Has anyone purchased alpaca yarn and were you pleased with the quality?
Any suggestions as to where to purchase - in the markets? Shops?
We'll be in Arequipa, Puno, Cuzco, Machu Picchu.
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Cusco or Arequipa will be your best bet but do beware as there is a lot of fake yarn being sold, particularly in teh market. best to ask a local or your guide for decent outlets. here is the Fodors link to shops in Cusco (there is a similar section on Arequipa).
http://www.fodors.com/world/south-am...ass:20061.html
http://www.fodors.com/world/south-am...ass:20061.html
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Go to the market in chinchero, the weavers village. It's about 45 min drive outside Cusco. Worth a visit to the women's weaving coops to see the process of dyeing and spinning.
I have purchased several times for my knitting friends. I think the market is on Sundays. Your hotel should be able to hook you up with private guide & transportation. Very affordable.
I have purchased several times for my knitting friends. I think the market is on Sundays. Your hotel should be able to hook you up with private guide & transportation. Very affordable.
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