Awki Reversible Alpaca Wool Chuyo Hat – Handmade in Peru

The chullo, or chuyo, is the earflap hat worn in the Andean highlands for centuries. This one is hand-knit from alpaca wool and fully reversible, with braided ties and a second pattern hidden on the inside.

Details

• Material: Alpaca wool
• Size: One size, unisex
• Colors: Green, Black, Red, Brown, Olive Green, Beige
• Reversible: Two patterns in one hat
• Care: Dry clean recommended. Alpaca resists odor and dirt, so it needs cleaning far less often than wool.
• Origin: Handmade in Peru by Awki Alpaca

Why alpaca

Alpaca fiber is roughly three times warmer than sheep's wool, noticeably lighter to wear, and naturally water-resistant. It contains no lanolin, so it suits many people who find wool itchy.

About Awki Alpaca

Awki Alpaca is led by Liseth Principe, who works with a team of artisans in Peru. Alpacas are shorn once a year, a process they need for their health, and every purchase supports the families who make these pieces by hand.