{"product_id":"felted-alpaca-koala","title":"Koala","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoala: Felted Alpaca Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe koala, sometimes called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae. Its closest living relatives are the wombats. \u003c\/span\u003eKoala Wildlife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFelted Alpaca Sculpture captures the stark beauty and elegant nature of this wildlife creature. It is carefully created by our expert needle felters in Arequipa, Peru. This Koala is part of our wildlife collection.  We seek to capture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e the true essence of each animal with special attention to shape, markings, and color\u003c\/span\u003e. Due to the hand crafting process, each piece is original with slight variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Alpaca Fiber? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlpaca was once considered a gift from the gods and the most important relic of Incan history. Alpacas are in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/aia.org.pe\/en\/home-aia\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecamelid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e family, sharing the most genetic material with the vicuña. They are one of the four South American camelids. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Needle Felting? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNeedle 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiber artists can needle felt for a few moments or for days at a time. This relaxing craft is now available to everyone. Please call us at 877-Alpacas (877-257-2227) for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade using certified alpaca fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNatural colors and markings are emulated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArtistically handcrafted in-house by our experts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinished products are always Fair Trade from Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lanart Alpaca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45225022062749,"sku":"4WildKoala","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/5312\/8861\/files\/Koalaeditado.jpg?v=1754927892","url":"https:\/\/lanartalpaca.com\/products\/felted-alpaca-koala","provider":"Lanart Alpaca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}