A luxury natural fiber obtained from alpacas, prized for its softness, warmth, and hypoallergenic properties. It's stronger than sheep's wool and has a silky luster without the scratchy feel of traditional wool.
From Spanish 'alpaca,' derived from the Quechua word 'allpaca.' The fiber has been used by Andean peoples for thousands of years, only reaching European markets in the 19th century through Spanish colonial trade.
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