The 50-year Colombian civil war devastated the country and these fair trade ventures are helping families rebuild as well as promoting ecological sustainability

when 15 years ago the cooperative was formed

The artisans are paid 3x the minimum wage

so we keep adding new colors

Brass chain measures 18" plus 1" extender

Baby Alpaca Kid's Mittens - Blue Alpaca, Peru wholesale The 50-year Colombian civil warNew this year is our alpaca kids collection. These adorable mittens are sumptuously soft. Handmade by women in a fair trade cooperative in Peru, they are made of 100% baby alpaca one of the world's most luxurious fibers. Considered by many a higher quality material than cashmere, alpaca is one of the worlds most valuable natural fibers. Just ask any Incan Emperor why only the royal families were allowed to wear it! It is luxuriously soft (not at all