Inga Alpaca Trading Co.
Fall 2013
Pure Alpaca Hand Knit Clothing
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We are a small family business involved in the breeding of Huacaya alpacas since 2000. Our farm is located in the eastern ridges of the Ecuadorian highlands, on a small mountain called “El Inga”, 11.000 feet (3.400 meters) above sea level. Our story starts 12 years ago when we decided to convert our cattle farm into an alpaca farm. The beginning was challenging, as with any other starting enterprise. Surely but slowly our herd grew, as well as our plans and dreams. After all these years of hard work, we have more than 900 alpacas living in an organic and self sustainable free range farm. Today we are manufacturers of 100% pure Alpaca yarn, as well as knitted goods. These goods are hand made by local artisans that use ancestral techniques going back to the Incan empire. We work closely with the artisans, helping them keep their traditions alive and supporting their families and communities. Inga Alpaca does not dye or treat the wool. Our fleece is carefully handpicked and selected by our quality control department and we produce only natural colors.
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Juliana Poncho
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Luiza Poncho
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Martina Poncho
Olivia Poncho
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Percy Poncho
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Sara Poncho
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Livia Poncho
Pedal Loom Pasmina
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Anna Sweater
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Adriana Vest & Olga Head Band
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Dundee Alpaca Fleece Filled Women’s Vest
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Lavenham Alpaca Fleece Filled Women’s Jacket
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Perth Alpaca Fleece Filled Women’s Jacket
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Aberdeen Alpaca Fleece Filled Men’s Vest
Lavenham Alpaca Fleece Filled Jacket & Men’s Beanie
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Lavenham Alpaca Fleece Filled Men’s Jacket 21
Little Creatures
Owl & Bunny
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Bunny & Monkey
Bear & Koala 23
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Douth Alpaca Fleece Filled Children’s Jacket
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Olga Hair Band & Children’s Mittens
Children`S Mittens & Flora Cowl
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Claudia Beanie
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Victoria Beanie
Pia Cowl
Wraps Around Two Or Three Times
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Kayan Cowl, Two Colors
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Scarves Pedal Loom & Hand Knit
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Gloves
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Mittens
Natural Color Swatches
Inga Alpaca does not dye the wool. Our fleece is handpicked and selected quality control department produce only natural colors. That of our Alpacas.
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Spicy Brown Pewter Grey Light
Nutmeg Brown Light
Pewter Grey Raw Beige Nutmeg Brown
Alpaca Wool
Also known as, “the gold from the Andes”, is one of the most luxurious and precious natural fibers in the world. Considered sacred by the Incas since pre-Columbian times, Alpaca fleece is three and a half times stronger and warmer than lamb’s wool. It’s soft, silky and has microscopic air pockets that provide exceptional thermal characteristics. It maintains warmth in cold temperatures and releases heat whenever needed. Alpaca fleece has no lanolin which makes it hypoallergenic, perfect for asthmatic people or for those who suffer from respiratory disorders. Alpaca is naturally waterrepellent and flame retardant.
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Inga Alpaca Trading Co. Pure Alpaca Hand Knit Clothing ventas@ingalpaca.com Quito, Ecuador Phone: +593-2-3566547 Fax: +593-2-3566664
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