Black Alpaca Shawl Hand Crocheted with Stars and Pinwheels 'Poinsettias and Pinwheels'

Description

Poinsettias and pinwheels create a dazzling constellation in an ebony black shawl from Peru. By María Esperanza Jáuregui, this elegant wrap is crocheted by hand with warm alpaca wool - prized since the days of the Inca Empire.

100% alpaca
0.93 lbs
71 inches L x 37 inches W
Fringe: 6 inches L

Made in Peru

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