11.2014

ALPACA, CASHMERE AND VICUÑA: WHICH IS THE BEST FOR GIFT GIVING?

In the world of refined gifting, few choices feel as personal or quietly extravagant as alpaca. While vicuña may carry the crown for rarity and cashmere remains a classic, alpaca strikes the perfect note between heritage and wearability. Alicia Adams Alpaca, based in Stanfordville, New York, elevates this noble fiber into artful essentials.

Their scarves, rendered in a spectrum of 70 hues, are spun from baby alpaca, a fiber prized for its lightness, softness, and hypoallergenic qualities. Unlike its more common cousins, alpaca resists pilling and holds shape with a tailored ease. With roots in Peruvian royal tradition and a palette that complements both modern minimalism and layered opulence, alpaca is being thoughtfully reintroduced to contemporary luxury. Even President Obama chose an Alicia Adams Alpaca blanket as a royal baby gift. For those who seek quiet beauty, cultural depth, and enduring comfort, alpaca offers warmth that is both poetic and practical.