Women's alpaca

Women’s Alpaca Cardigans & Shawls

Warmth, with grace.

An alpaca layer should warm you without taking over your outfit. These cardigans, shawls and wraps are chosen for graceful drape and versatile layering over denim, trousers, blouses and dresses.

For cold offices, travel, late dinners and bare shoulders, they add warmth without the technical look of fleece.

Natural alpaca fiber. Elegant drape. Exact fiber content on every product page.

Free U.S. shipping Ground orders upgraded to USPS Priority Mail or equal/faster service at our expense Ships from New Mexico 30-day returns on all products

A wardrobe that works for you

Beautiful does not have to mean complicated.

A beautiful wardrobe does not need to be crowded. It needs a few pieces that make getting dressed easier: a cardigan that finishes an everyday outfit, a shawl that moves from travel to dinner, or a wrap that adds warmth without hiding what you chose to wear.

01 · The polished layer

Cardigans

Warmth without losing the outfit. A cardigan gives structure and warmth while leaving the rest of what you are wearing visible. Layer it over a blouse, tee, dress or trousers when you want comfort without looking bundled.

    02 · The layer that goes everywhere

    Shawls

    From an airplane to dinner without changing the idea. A shawl can warm bare shoulders over a dress, sit over a blouse or knit, or wrap as a scarf. It solves the “bring a layer” problem without asking you to carry another jacket.

    03 · Ease without effort

    Ruana

    Coverage without complicated styling. The Vail Alpaca Ruana has an open silhouette and generous span, so it layers over what you are already wearing instead of asking for an entirely new outfit around it.

    04 · The singular piece

    Poncho

    Character without chasing a trend. The Taos Alpaca Poncho is a late-20th-century unisex woven piece from the Bolivian Highlands. Its semi-sheer open weave and long drape give it character without needing a season or trend to explain it.

    Confidence before purchase

    Beautiful pieces should come with practical answers.

    Fiber content, fit, care, shipping and returns are part of the purchase. The exact details belong where you can find them before you decide.

    Free U.S. shipping Ground shipping orders are upgraded to USPS Priority Mail or an equal-or-faster available service at our expense. Orders typically ship within 1 business day from Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Handling time is separate from carrier transit time. Shipping policy.
    30-day returns on all products All products may be returned or exchanged within 30 calendar days after delivery, subject to the Return Policy. Return policy.
    Established 1987 From The Andes has been in business since 1987, with current orders fulfilled from New Mexico.

    Six useful questions

    Before you choose an alpaca layer.

    1. Will an alpaca layer feel bulky over a dress or blouse?

    That depends on the garment rather than the fiber name alone. The Santa Fe cardigan is a lightweight fine-gauge knit, Sedona is mid-weight, and the shawls are designed around drape and wrapping. Use the individual product photos, dimensions and fit notes to choose the amount of structure you prefer.

    2. How do I choose the right cardigan size?

    Use the measurements on the specific product page rather than assuming every cardigan fits the same. Aspen and Sedona include size guidance, while Santa Fe is a single piece described as fitting approximately a U.S. women’s Large to XL. Comparing flat measurements with a cardigan you already own is the most useful starting point.

    3. Which piece is the most flexible for travel?

    If you want a format that can change roles easily, start with the shawls. Several are described to wear across the shoulders or wrapped as a scarf, and the Carmel Ivory is specifically described as a travel layer as well as an evening or bridal wrap.

    4. Can I wear one of these shawls to a wedding or evening event?

    Yes, depending on the look you want. The Carmel Ivory is specifically described as a bridal and evening wrap, and the other shawls are designed with generous drape for wearing across the shoulders. Use the product photographs, color and finishing details to choose the piece that suits the occasion.

    5. Are all of the pieces 100% alpaca?

    Most current pieces in this collection are explicitly listed as 100% alpaca. The Carmel Ivory Alpaca Shawl is listed simply as alpaca without a percentage in its current product information. The individual product page is always the source of truth for the exact fiber content of the piece you are buying.

    6. How quickly will it ship, and what if it does not work for me?

    Orders typically ship within 1 business day from Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Handling time is separate from carrier transit time. U.S. shipping is free on these pieces, and ground shipping orders are upgraded to an available Priority service at our expense. All products may be returned or exchanged within 30 calendar days after delivery with prior authorization and in original condition. See the shipping policy and return policy for complete terms.

    Care protects the drape

    Keep the shape beautiful.

    Care varies by piece. Several shawls and the ruana call for dry cleaning, while some cardigan product pages also allow careful cold hand washing. Always follow the instructions on the exact product page and garment label.

    For substantial knitwear, folded storage helps prevent the shoulders from stretching. Make sure any piece is fully dry before it is put away.

    About this collection

    Les femmes qui s'habillent selon leurs propres envies définissent cette collection. Elles ne sont pas guidées par les tendances ou les saisons, mais par la texture, l'origine et la pérennité de ce qu'elles portent.

    Des pulls en alpaga et des ponchos structurés aux châles tissés à la main et aux couches souples et drapées, chaque pièce est sélectionnée pour sa capacité à s'intégrer dans une garde-robe personnelle qui évolue avec le temps. La collection oscille entre utilité et expression, équilibrant les vêtements de tous les jours et les textiles distinctifs enracinés dans la forme culturelle.

    Provenant des Andes et des régions artisanales du monde entier, ces vêtements sont fabriqués à partir de fibres naturelles et de techniques traditionnelles qui privilégient la durabilité, la performance thermique et l'intégrité des matériaux. L'alpaga, au cœur de la collection, offre isolation, douceur et longévité tout en préservant le langage visuel de l'artisanat de haute altitude.

    From The Andes présente les vêtements pour femmes comme un système à long terme plutôt que comme une rotation saisonnière. Chaque pièce est définie par son origine, sa construction et sa pertinence durable, positionnée pour survivre aux cycles de tendances et conserver sa valeur au fil du temps.

    Warmth, with grace.