Name: VIENNA Alpaca Jacquard Cardigan
Brand: From The Andes
SKU: 45177977929785
Price: 220.0 USD
Availability: InStock

🦙 From The Andes has been curating rare finds since 1987, family-run in Taos, New Mexico.

Limited Production: 80 Pieces Worldwide

Pure alpaca. Artisan knit. Designed for women who invest in timeless quality.

This cardigan is part of a small batch capsule produced in the Peruvian Andes using pure alpaca fiber selected for lightness, softness, and an elevated drape. Each piece is jacquard knit in boutique artisan workshops for a refined pattern architecture with a confident, polished character.

The texture delivers modern sophistication. Alpaca creates a smooth, graceful hand that elevates the jacquard into a contemporary luxury statement. The knit holds structure without weight, stays comfortable throughout the day, and layers naturally over blouses, knit tops, and dresses.

Designed for women who prefer lasting essentials over seasonal turnover, this cardigan offers warmth without bulk and pairs cleanly with denim, tailored wool trousers, and structured skirts. The fit follows a gentle contour through the shoulders and neckline to create a balanced, flattering silhouette.

Why women choose it

Pure alpaca for a soft, breathable, luxurious hand
Refined jacquard detailing crafted by independent artisans
Lightweight insulation for all day comfort
A versatile, feminine silhouette for elevated everyday wear
Small batch quantities for true exclusivity

Color variants

Available in eleven small batch colorways curated for modern, elegant palettes. Each variant features its own pattern architecture and visual character. Inventory is extremely limited.

Material

100 percent alpaca. Naturally hypoallergenic, temperature regulating, and resistant to pilling. Alpaca offers a more elegant hand than wool and a stronger durability profile than cashmere.

Provenance

Handcrafted in the Andean highlands through fair trade partnerships. Every purchase supports sustainable artisan livelihoods.

Alpaca: Heritage, Status, and Biological Scarcity

Across Andean history, alpaca was a restricted textile that signaled rank, lineage, and privilege. The finest fiber was allocated to Inca nobility and administrative elites as a controlled resource. Its value originates in heritage, not marketing language.

Comfort Performance

Alpaca contains no lanolin, which eliminates irritation and makes it naturally hypoallergenic. The semi hollow fiber retains heat without trapping sweat. High altitude herders relied on it for warmth and breathability in shifting climates.

Material Superiority

Alpaca competes in the same luxury tier as cashmere but with stronger resilience. It resists pilling, maintains loft, and retains structure with age. Cashmere collapses over time. Alpaca remains refined and strong, which positions it as an heirloom grade textile.

Biological Scarcity

An alpaca produces 5 to 7 pounds of raw fleece per year. After removing coarse fibers, only 2 to 3 pounds of prime grade fiber remain. A single scarf consumes half to three quarters of a pound, which means one animal yields only 3 to 5 scarves annually. This is a biological ceiling.

Natural Color Prestige

Ivory, camel, stone gray, and deep brown reflect the natural genetics of the animal. Historically these undyed shades carried higher prestige because they signaled purity. Dyeing became common when mills needed to enhance lower grade stock.

Heritage Craft

Traditional weaving introduces a structural feel that industrial systems cannot replicate. Hand tensioning, loom discipline, and artisan finishing influence drape, warmth, and softness without chemical processes.