Papa Alpaca Fiber Sculpture

This fabulous Papa Alpaca Fiber Sculpture is made entirely by hand, and proudly stands 8 inches tall. Each little face is sewn and created with love. He comes in rich natural colors that reflect a small portion of his vast color scheme in nature. In addition, we have added brilliant colors which we dye by hand in small batches to attain intense hues. Just like the live animals, these little ones do well in herds. The custom hats are hand knit especially for our little friends, complete with ear holes, and sold separately. Due to the hand crafting process, each Papa is unique with slight variations.

What Is Alpaca Fiber? 

Alpaca was once considered a gift from the gods and the most important relic of Incan history. Alpacas are in the camelid family, sharing the most genetic material with the vicuña. They are one of the four South American camelids. 

The two breeds of alpacas are: the Huacaya and the Suri. The types of fiber harvested from each of these breeds are equally prized for different reasons. Fiber derived from alpacas varies in weight depending on how it is spun, making it ideal for a number of different kinds of products. Compared to sheep’s wool, alpaca fiber is considerably softer and more durable.

About Needle Felting? 

Needle felting is a dry felting method typically using wool with its barbs that felt quickly and easily. However, we use alpaca for a softer and more artistic effect. Our crafters have mastered this art form and now use this media for sculptures, flat art, and clothing embellishments.   

Fiber artists can needle felt for a few moments or for days at a time. This relaxing craft is now available to everyone. We offer both finished sculptures and needle felting kits. Please call us at 877-Alpacas (877-257-2228) or click here for more info on DIY projects.

• Made using certified alpaca fiber
• Natural colors and marking are emulated 
• Artistically handcrafted in-house by our experts
• Kits include detailed steps and pictures for projects 
• Finished products are always Fair Trade from Peru