The Original Felted Alpaca Mama Huacaya

Hand-knit hats sold separately

Bring a piece of authentic Peruvian heritage into your home with our signature Mama Huacaya. As the pioneers of alpaca needle-felting in Peru, Lanart trained the very first team of artisans nearly 20 years ago in a craft that changed the region's history. Today, each adorable 6.5" sculpture is still lovingly handcrafted in our Arequipa workshop by those same master artisans.

Made with deliciously soft, premium alpaca fiber, these figures perfectly showcase the dense, woolly texture of a real huacaya alpaca. Complete with a built-in hanging string, they make extraordinary year-round ornaments, collector's pieces, or heartwarming gifts.

What makes this special:

• Realistic details—authentic features and character carefully needle-felted
  
  

• Dual display options—includes hanging loop or stands beautifully on any surface
  
  

• Premium alpaca fiber—softer and more artistic than traditional wool felting
  
  

• Handcrafted artistry—each piece individually created with attention to detail
  
  

• Perfect size—stands a few inches tall, ideal for shelves, desks, or collections
  
  

Each sculpture is lovingly created by skilled artisans in Arequipa, Peru, with faces sewn and detailed by hand. Due to the handcrafting process, every piece is unique with slight natural variations—making yours truly one-of-a-kind.

Product Details:

• Authentic Material: Premium, natural alpaca fiber filled with 100% natural wool.

• Artisan Crafted: Fair Trade designed and produced in-house at our Peru workshop.

• Size: 6.5" tall—perfect for shelves, desks, or holiday displays.

• Versatile Display: Includes a built-in hanging string.

• 8 Beautiful Colors: Available in a stunning array of natural and hand-painted shades.

A Truly Unique Treasure: Because each cria is individually shaped by hand, no two are exactly alike—giving your little alpaca a unique personality all its own!

A bit of our felting history:

Lanart pioneered alpaca needle felting in Peru nearly 20 years ago, training a team of artisans in a craft that had traditionally only been practiced with wool. Today, every piece is still authentically handmade by those same skilled artisans—bringing originality, heritage, and genuine alpaca fiber to every little felted critter.

Thank you for supporting artisan craft!