Ancient Prayer Rising | Amber Baby Alpaca Fur Cape 932
Ancient Prayer Rising | Amber Baby Alpaca Fur Cape is a ceremonial cape handwoven in the Andes from 100% ethically sourced baby alpaca wool. The cape body is a warm amber, woven with cream symbols, and trimmed in luxurious cream baby alpaca fur. Each cape is made with ancestral Andean weaving techniques by Indigenous women who carry the lineage of their people through thread.
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Symbolism
Ancient Prayer Rising | Amber Baby Alpaca Fur Cape is woven with sacred symbols drawn from Quechua cosmology:
• Amaru (Sacred Serpent) – Representing wisdom, transformation, and the Underworld
• Chakana (Chakana) – Representation of the Andean Cosmovision
• Kuntur (Condor) – Sacred Totem Animal and Messenger between Heaven and Earth
• Montaña del Apu Ausangate (Ausangante Apu Mountain) - Representation of Apu Ausangate and it's guidance and protection
Together, these designs weave an story of sacred balance in duality, community, and in the spiritual and physical world.
Learn more in our Symbol Guide.
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Craftsmanship & Materials
• 100% ethically sourced baby alpaca wool
• Sourced from woman-led herds of the Ayni Mantay Association in Peru
• Woven on a traditional handloom in Pacchanta, at the foot of Ausangate
• Hand-stitched hem and fringe finish
• One-of-a-kind heirloom; no two pieces are ever the same
Each thread carries prayer, intention, and memory—woven with care by our Quechua sisters who are guardians of their ancestral craft.
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Fit & Styling
Ancient Prayer Rising | Amber Baby Alpaca Fur Cape is a grounding, high-vibration garment ideal for rituals, sacred gatherings, or elevating your everyday wear.
Style it with:
• A linen dress and sandals for summer ritual wear
• A fur coat or wool layers for ceremony in colder climates
• Over your yoga attire, or with Denim and boots for casual adornment
• Pair with a fabulous full length dress and western style hat for a more dressy occasion
• Draped over your shoulders or wrap yourself in living prayers in meditation or at home during morning coffee ritual
This piece honors your body temple. Let it move with you, evolve with you, and remind you of your connection to the sacred.
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Care Instructions
To preserve your piece:
• Dry clean - or hang outside in the sun. Alpaca is a highly intuitive self cleaning fiber that works with the elements to return to it’s original form
• Gently spot clean with a soft, damp cloth for minor spills
• These items were not intended to be stored in closets. We recommend using them as home decor in between use. As with any wool be aware of moths.
Each cape comes with care instructions and tools.
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Impact & Reciprocity
When you purchase Ancient Prayer Rising | Amber Baby Alpaca Fur Cape you are directly supporting Indigenous women artisans in Peru through our upfront-pay model rooted in Ayni (sacred reciprocity). You’re investing in living economies, ancestral preservation, and slow fashion that tells a story.
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Shipping & Exchanges
Ships from the U.S. within 3–5 business days unless placing a pre-order.
Exchanges or store credit available within 7 days of delivery.
Read our Return & Exchange Policy for details.