Guardian's Blessing | Cream Alpaca Fringe Cape 023

A Sacred Textile Woven to Honor the Apus (Mountain Spirits)

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Guardian's Blessing | Cream Alpaca Fringe Cape is a ceremonial woven cape with fringe in soft cream tones, handwoven in the Andes from 100% ethically sourced baby alpaca wool. With striking black geometric patterns, this piece is a grounding, high-vibration garment ideal for rituals, sacred gatherings, or elevating your everyday wear. 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

Guardian's Blessing | Cream Alpaca Fringe Cape is woven with sacred symbols drawn from Quechua cosmology:

   •   Chakana (Andean Cross) – Harmony between realms

   •   Tika (Flower) - Representation of the beauty, vitality, renewal, abundance and fertility in the Andean cosmovision, and is a  reminder of the earth's  generosity and the importance of honoring and respecting the natural  world around us.

  •    Montaña del Apu Ausangate (Ausangate Mountain) – This mountain has been a refuge for the community for centuries and is considered their primary deity

Together, these designs weave a prayer of gratitude for the Apus (Mountain Spirits) and the role they play in guiding and protecting protect the community and all life.

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

Guardian's Blessing | Cream Alpaca Fringe Cape is a versatile and elegant handwoven cape with fringe, made to be worn across seasons and settings. 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 a smoothing tool.

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Impact & Reciprocity

When you purchase Guardian's Blessing | Cream Alpaca Fringe 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.