Folk Dancer from Puno, Peru
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Vicuna is one of two wild South American camelids, along with the guanaco, which live in the high alpine areas of the Andes is one of two wild South American camelids, along with the guanaco, which live in the high alpine areas of the AndesVicuñas descend from the hills during the day to feed on grasses and other vegetation, then return to the hills to sleep.They are now rare, having been heavily exploited to obtain their coat, which is said to make the best wool in the world.
Rachel Bilson (Jumper-movie) using alpaca sweater
Another Young Hollywood actress
Vanessa Hudgens wearing alpaca Sweater.

The alpaca, once considered a national treasure by the Inca civilization, produces a sumptuous natural fiber that is soft and non-scratchy like cashmere, and lighter, stronger and warmer than wool. If you do not want the expenditure of dry cleaning, you can hand wash your alpaca garment,Lay sweater flat on a dry absorbent towel and and let it dry.