{"product_id":"sacred-cross-of-the-andes-baby-alpaca-kuychi-jacket-ku075","title":"Sacred Cross of the Andes | Dark Brown Baby Alpaca K'uychi Jacket KU075","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\u003eSacred Cross of the Andes (KU075)\u003c\/strong\u003e features a rich dark espresso-brown handwoven base contrasted with silver-grey ancestral geometry, framed by plush champagne-beige baby alpaca fur along the collar, front opening, and cuffs, and finished with a hand-stitched geometric hem trim. Each jacket is created by Indigenous women weavers 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\u003eChakana (Andean Cross)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Woven across the sleeves and lower panels, the four-armed Chakana represents the cardinal directions and natural elements meeting at a central point of cosmic balance, connecting the earthly and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTawa Qocha (Four Lagoons)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Balanced four-diamond medallions along the upper front and back V-panels honor the four sacred lagoons that sustain daily life and ceremonial rituals in Pacchanta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKuka K'intucha (Three Sacred Leaves of Coca)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Foliated three-leaf motifs woven into the vertical bands allude to the sacred \u003cem\u003ek'intu\u003c\/em\u003e offering used in Andean ceremonies to express gratitude, friendship, and prayer to Pachamama and the Apus.\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 decorative hem trim with care instructions and smoothing tools included\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\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing, Fit \u0026amp; Styling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Size Fits Most:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with an effortless, open-front cropped bolero drape and wide 3\/4 fur-trimmed sleeves that layer comfortably over fitted knits, linen dresses, or ceremonial attire across seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\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\u003eDisplay as living home art between uses and protect from moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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)—investing in living economies and ancestral textile preservation.\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. 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