Guardian's Mantle | Black Alpaca Fringe Cape with Hood 046

A Sacred Textile Woven to Honor the Heavens

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Guardian's Mantle | Black Alpaca Fringe Cape with Hood is handwoven in the Andes from 100% ethically sourced baby alpaca wool. With striking tan 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 Mantle | Black Alpaca Fringe Cape with Hood is woven with sacred symbols drawn from Quechua cosmology:

   •    Pumaq Yupi (Puma Paw) – Source of divine light and masculine life force and one of the most revered deities, symbolizing life, energy, and fertility.

 •    Kuntur (Condor) – A large and powerful spirit that dwells in the skies of the Andes and has a connection with the Hanaq  Pacha (celestial world) as a messenger

   •    Amaru (Serpent) – A powerful being symbolizing ancestral wisdom, renewal, and transformation, as it is associated with the Ukhu Pacha (the underworld)

These symbols weave a celebration prayer honoring the Spirit Guardians of the three realms: the heavens, the earth, and the underworld.

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 Mantle | Black Alpaca Fringe Cape with Hood is a versatile and elegant handwoven cape with fringe and a hood, 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 Guardian's Mantle | Black Alpaca Fringe Cape with Hood:

    •    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 Mantle | Black Alpaca Fringe Cape with Hood, 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.