{"product_id":"lagoons-and-apus-baby-alpaca-kuychi-jacket-ku079","title":"Lagoons and Apus | Baby Alpaca K'uychi Jacket KU079","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind cropped jacket handwoven in the Peruvian Andes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMade from 100% ethically sourced baby alpaca wool \u0026amp; fur\u003cbr\u003e\nWoven with prayer using ancestral Andean techniques\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned for ceremony, ritual, and refined everyday wear\u003cbr\u003e\nEthically and directly sourced through reciprocal partnerships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eK'uychi Jackets are handwoven in the Andes from 100% ethically sourced baby alpaca. \u003cstrong\u003eLagoons and Apus (KU079)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cream cropped jacket woven with intricate geometric earth tones and trimmed with plush natural alpaca fur—a unique high-vibration garment ideal for rituals, sacred gatherings, or elevating your everyday wear. Each jacket is created with ancestral Andean weaving techniques by Indigenous women who carry the lineage of their people through thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis K'uychi jacket is woven with sacred symbols drawn from Quechua cosmology:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQochakuna \u0026amp; Apukuna (Lagoons and Apus)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fluid diamond lagoons framed by protective mountain triangles express the eternal harmony between sky and earth, water and stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApu Ausangate\u003c\/strong\u003e – The sacred mountain guardian watching over the horizon and protecting the Pacchanta community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symbol-guide\"\u003eSymbol Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK’uychi\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Quechua word for “rainbow.” In Andean cosmology, the rainbow is a bridge between dimensions: connecting the world above (\u003cem\u003eHanan Pacha\u003c\/em\u003e) with the world below (\u003cem\u003eUkhu Pacha\u003c\/em\u003e), while passing through the realm of human experience. K'uychi is an active force within the cosmos—a dynamic presence that is powerful, life-giving, protective, and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% ethically sourced baby alpaca wool and fur\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSourced from woman-led herds of the Ayni Mantay Association in Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWoven on a traditional handloom in Pacchanta, at the foot of Ausangate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-stitched hem and plush fur cuff \u0026amp; collar finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind heirloom; no two pieces are ever the same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach thread carries prayer, intention, and memory—woven with care by our Quechua sisters who are guardians of their ancestral craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFit \u0026amp; Styling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eK’uychi Jackets are versatile, elegant, handwoven, and made to be worn across seasons and settings. Style it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA linen dress and sandals for summer ritual wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarm wool layers for ceremony in colder climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOver your yoga attire, or with denim and boots for casual adornment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaired with a full-length dress and wide-brim hat for a statement occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece honors your body temple. Let it move with you, evolve with you, and remind you of your connection to the sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve your piece:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry clean—or hang outside in the sun. Alpaca is a highly intuitive self-cleaning fiber that works with the elements to return to its original form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGently spot clean with a soft, damp cloth for minor spills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThese items were not intended to be stored in closed closets. We recommend displaying them as living home art in between uses. As with any natural wool, protect from moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jacket comes with care instructions and smoothing tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImpact \u0026amp; Reciprocity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you purchase a K’uychi Jacket, you are directly supporting Indigenous women artisans in Peru through our upfront-pay model rooted in \u003cstrong\u003eAyni\u003c\/strong\u003e (sacred reciprocity). You’re investing in living economies, ancestral preservation, and slow fashion that tells a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Exchanges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-exchange-policy\"\u003eReturn \u0026amp; Exchange Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mama Ayni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68002396700824,"sku":"MA-KU079","price":888.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/1006\/7608\/files\/KU079_B.jpg?v=1794653506","url":"https:\/\/mamaayni.com\/products\/lagoons-and-apus-baby-alpaca-kuychi-jacket-ku079","provider":"Mama Ayni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}