Turquoise Waters of Chinchero | Blue Baby Alpaca K'uychi Jacket KU072
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
Part of our signature K'uychi Jackets collection, Turquoise Waters of Chinchero (KU072) pairs a luminous turquoise-blue handwoven wool body and deep burgundy-red lower back accents with plush warm-cream baby alpaca fur along the collar, front opening, and cuffs, framed by multicolor Chinchero pallay bands in crimson, gold, black, and white. 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 motifs from the traditional textile lineage of Chinchero:
- Loraypo – A traditional motif from Chinchero honoring a sacred highland medicinal plant that grows among mountain rocks, protection, and the harmonious duality of the landscape—represented by Lake Huaypo (masculine) and Lake Piuray (feminine).
- Kuti – Delicate S-shaped motifs bordering the woven bands represent the traditional agricultural tool used to dig and cultivate the land, weaving everyday farming wisdom and generational memory into the textile[cite: 18, 19].
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 warm-cream fur[cite: 18, 19]
- Sourced from woman-led herds of the Ayni Mantay Association in Peru
- Woven on a traditional handloom using ancestral Chinchero & Cusco techniques
- 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 bring vibrant turquoise energy to neutral dresses, denim, or ceremonial attire[cite: 18, 19].
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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.