Known as 'The gold of the Andes', Vicuña is the finest animal fibre in the world and is 4-5 times softer to the touch than human hair. Only 1lb of hair is produced by an adult Vicuña per year, making it extremely rare and heavily controlled by local authorities. This singularly special midweight stole is meticulously knitted in Italy by masters of fine-gauge knits, available in it's natural shade.
The weight of this item is approximately 170-180grams.
Handcrafted in Italy
In the valleys of the breathtaking Piedmont region lies what many consider to be Italy's textile mecca: Biella. In this small town sits a family run operation that has, for just short of three centuries, been producing the finest knitwear in Italy. There has been a long standing debate in the world of luxury about which country of the two titans of knitwear, Italy or Scotland, is truly the best. Truthfully, it depends on the product. Where the Scottish may triumph in heavy knits, the Italian masters trump them with blends and lightweight stitches. Whatever the case, with over 10 generations of the highest class of artisans at the helm, who boast an order book of clients that are some of the most sought after luxury houses in the world... you can't really go wrong.
• Woven by master craftsmen in Piedmont, Italy
• Known as 'The gold of the Andes'
• 100% vicuña fibres
• 200 cm x 70 cm
• Hand teaseled
• Dry clean only
• Do not tumble dry or hang to dry