{"product_id":"sacred-guardians-of-ausangate-baby-alpaca-kuychi-jacket-ku077","title":"Sacred Guardians of Ausangate | Baby Alpaca K'uychi Jacket KU077","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 Guardians of Ausangate (KU077)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ivory cream cropped jacket woven with warm camel-tan Andean motifs, framed by plush ivory baby alpaca fur along the collar, front opening, and cuffs, and finished with a hand-stitched dark geometric hem trim. 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\u003eApu Ausangate y sus Animales (Ausangate Apu Mountain and His Animals)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Woven across the sleeves and lower panels, representations of high-altitude wildlife—including the \u003cem\u003etaruka\u003c\/em\u003e (Andean deer), symbolizing agility and adaptation, and the \u003cem\u003euturunku\u003c\/em\u003e (jaguar), representing power, mystery, and strength—honor the Pacchanta community's role as guardians of sacred Apu Ausangate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTawa Qocha (Four Lagoons)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Balanced four-diamond medallions running vertically down the front and back panels celebrate the four sacred mountain lagoons that sustain daily life and ceremonial rituals in Pacchanta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQochakuna \u0026amp; Apukuna (Lagoons and Apus)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Concentric diamond lagoons framed by protective geometric lines illustrate the sacred bond between the people of Pacchanta and the natural guardians watching over the horizon.\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 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":68002396176536,"sku":"MA-KU077","price":888.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/1006\/7608\/files\/KU077_F.jpg?v=1794653503","url":"https:\/\/mamaayni.com\/products\/sacred-guardians-of-ausangate-baby-alpaca-kuychi-jacket-ku077","provider":"Mama Ayni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}