Arequipa Dancer Alpacadorable Figurine

Arequipa ("era - keepa") is the international headquarters for alpaca products. The largest alpaca mills in the world are there and villages near and far contribute alpaca fiber to the manufacturing centered in this city.  Arequipa (and surrounding areas) is the home of the traditional Wititi dance. The dance is an ancient traditions, pre-dating even the Incan empire (~ 1438-1533ad.) and is recognized as an important contribution to world culture by Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The dance represents joviality and romance between couples.  The culture for the Wititi dance is strongly alive and loved in Peru.  Credit: https://www.machupicchuterra.com/guide/wititi-dance-arequipa/  The Arequipa Dancer Alpacadorable Figurine celebrates the beautiful traditional dance with its colorful embroidered decorations and fancy sun hat with ribbon and bow.  Excellent hand made quality figurines from true artisans. Made from 100% Baby Alpaca!  Alpacadorables are an artistic process done entirely by hand. Alpaca fiber is painstakingly detailed to perfection for these cute and lovable alpaca figurines. From the artisans: Born in 2012 by a young couple with a special taste for art and love for their country, one of our great commitments and satisfaction is to bet on the talent of Peruvian artisans and to give work to women a fair trade sustainable living using the art of felting into these high quality products. Our products do not contain substances harmful to the environment because to obtain the alpaca fiber only the process of shearing is done, the colors are of natural origin and some are dyed with natural products.  Measures: approx. 3.5" x 3.5" including hat  Materials: 100% alpaca yarn, embroidered blanket fabric, ribbon and bow on cloth hat Created under Fair Trade principals by a small family of artisans in Peru. See all Alpacadorables!