Serpent of the Night Sky | Black & Caramel Baby Alpaca K'uychi Jacket KU074
One-of-a-kind cropped jacket handwoven in the Peruvian Andes
Made from 100% ethically sourced baby alpaca wool & fur
Woven with prayer using ancestral Andean techniques
Designed for ceremony, ritual, and refined everyday wear
Ethically and directly sourced through reciprocal partnerships
K'uychi Jackets are handwoven in the Andes from 100% ethically sourced baby alpaca. Serpent of the Night Sky (KU074) pairs a deep charcoal-black handwoven base and silver-grey ancestral motifs with rich, natural caramel-brown baby alpaca fur along the collar, front opening, and cuffs, finished with a hand-stitched terracotta and black geometric hem trim. Each jacket is created by Indigenous women weavers who carry the lineage of their people through thread.
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Symbolism
This K'uychi jacket is woven with sacred symbols drawn from Quechua cosmology:
- Amaru (Sacred Serpent) – Woven prominently down the front and back panels, the undulating form of the Amaru honors the revered Andean serpent of water and earth, symbolizing ancestral wisdom, renewal, and transformation as a mediator between Kay Pacha, Hanan Pacha, and Ukhu Pacha.
- Tawa Qocha (Four Lagoons) – Balanced four-diamond clusters woven across the shoulders and sleeves celebrate the four high-mountain lagoons that sustain daily life and ceremonial rituals in Pacchanta[cite: 14, 15].
- Qochakuna & Apukuna (Lagoons and Apus) – Concentric diamond lagoons framed by protective triangular peaks illustrate the sacred bond between the community and the Apus watching over the horizon[cite: 14, 15].
Learn more in our Symbol Guide.
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Inspiration
K’uychi is the Quechua word for “rainbow.” In Andean cosmology, the rainbow is a bridge between dimensions: connecting the world above (Hanan Pacha) with the world below (Ukhu Pacha), 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.
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Craftsmanship & Materials
- 100% ethically sourced baby alpaca wool and natural caramel-toned fur[cite: 14, 15]
- 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 decorative hem trim with care instructions and smoothing tools included
- One-of-a-kind heirloom; no two pieces are ever the same
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Sizing, Fit & Styling
One Size Fits Most: Designed with an effortless, open-front cropped bolero drape and wide 3/4 fur-trimmed sleeves that layer smoothly over evening dresses, fitted knits, or ceremonial attire[cite: 14, 15].
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Care Instructions
- Dry 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.
- Gently spot clean with a soft, damp cloth for minor spills.
- Display as living home art between uses and protect from moths.
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Impact & Reciprocity
When you purchase a K’uychi Jacket, you are directly supporting Indigenous women artisans in Peru through our upfront-pay model rooted in Ayni (sacred reciprocity)—investing in living economies and ancestral textile preservation.
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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.