Vicuña is the rarest natural fiber on earth — finer than cashmere, lighter than air, and warmer than almost anything else you can wear. The Basel 100% Vicuña Scarf brings that extraordinary material to you in a classic, generous wrap that works for both men and women. If you're looking for a genuinely meaningful luxury gift, this is it.
✨ Features
- 🦙 100% Pure Vicuña Fiber: Sourced from government-sanctioned shearing operations on live animals — ethical, traceable, and certified.
- 📜 CITES Certificate Included: Every scarf comes with official documentation confirming the fiber's legal and ethical origin.
- 🎁 Presented in a Wooden Gift Box: Ready to gift straight away — no extra wrapping needed.
- 🌡️ Exceptional Warmth-to-Weight Ratio: Vicuña fibers measure just 12 micrometers in diameter. Tiny hollow air-filled scales interlock to trap heat without bulk.
- 🎨 Available in Three Colors: Black, Camel, and Navy.
- 📏 Generous Size: 71" x 12" — long enough to style multiple ways.
- ⚖️ Lightweight: Just 4.8 oz, so it travels beautifully.
- 🏭 Made by Incalpaca: An internationally respected Peruvian manufacturer that supplies some of the world's most prestigious luxury fashion houses.
- 🇺🇸 US-Only Shipping: Due to import regulations, this item is available to US addresses only.
💛 Why You'll Love It
- You're wearing fiber that was once reserved exclusively for Inca royalty — there's real history woven into every thread.
- Vicuña is naturally left in its native color because the fiber is too delicate for chemical treatment — what you're getting is as close to nature as luxury gets.
- The CITES certificate means you can feel genuinely good about your purchase. The animals are sheared alive, released, and cannot be sheared again for two more years.
- A portion of proceeds from government-sanctioned chacu operations returns directly to local Peruvian villagers.
- Comparable vicuña scarves retail for around $1,500 elsewhere. Through Purely Alpaca's direct relationships and lean approach, you're accessing the same quality at a price that actually makes sense.
- The wooden gift box makes this an effortless, memorable present for someone who has everything — a birthday, anniversary, or holiday gift they won't forget.
🦙 About Vicuña Fiber
The vicuña — a wild relative of the alpaca — produces just one pound of fiber per year. At 12 micrometers in diameter, its fiber is finer than any other natural wool in the world. The Peruvian government oversees all harvesting through a controlled chacu process: animals are herded, sheared humanely, and returned to the wild. Every certified garment carries proof of this process, protecting both the animal population and the communities that depend on them.
Current market prices for vicuña yarn and fabric run from $1,800 to $3,000 per yard. A scarf of this quality typically commands around $1,500 at retail.
📐 Product Specifications
- Material: 100% Vicuña
- Size: 71" x 12"
- Weight: 4.8 oz
- Colors: Black, Camel, Navy
- Includes: Wooden gift box + CITES certificate
- Manufacturer: Incalpaca, Peru
- Availability: US addresses only (import regulations apply)
🛒 Add the Basel Vicuña Scarf to your order today — one of the rarest natural fibers in the world, ethically sourced, beautifully presented, and ready to give or keep.