Basel 100% Vicuña Scarf – World's Finest Natural Fiber
- Precio
- $2,553
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.
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- Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About Purely Alpaca
## Purely Alpaca
Some of the best businesses begin with curiosity—and **Purely Alpaca** is no exception.
The company was founded after Brian and Paula Schieber discovered alpacas in a magazine while traveling. Fascinated by these remarkable animals, they spent years learning about alpacas before establishing their own award-winning alpaca farm in the Pacific Northwest. What began as a small farm store for visitors soon grew into **PurelyAlpaca.com**, a family-owned business that has been sharing the beauty and benefits of alpaca fiber since 2002.
Today, Purely Alpaca offers one of the largest collections of alpaca clothing, accessories, home goods, and gifts, carefully sourced from artisans and makers in the United States and South America. From cozy socks and elegant scarves to luxurious blankets and handcrafted gifts, every product celebrates one of nature's most remarkable fibers.
### Why Alpaca?
Alpaca fiber has been treasured for centuries—and for good reason. It is naturally soft, lightweight, and exceptionally warm while remaining breathable. Unlike many traditional wools, alpaca contains little to no lanolin, making it naturally hypoallergenic for many people who find sheep's wool irritating. It is also durable, moisture-wicking, and naturally odor-resistant, making it an excellent choice for everyday wear as well as outdoor adventures.
### A Commitment to Small Businesses and Sustainability
As a family-owned company, Purely Alpaca believes in supporting other small businesses throughout the alpaca industry. They work closely with farmers, artisans, and manufacturers across the United States, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Canada, helping promote fair trade practices, responsible sourcing, and sustainable livelihoods. Their supply chain emphasizes traceability and ethical partnerships while supporting the long-term well-being of both alpacas and the communities that care for them.
Purely Alpaca also recognizes the environmental advantages of alpaca fiber. Alpacas have soft-padded feet that are gentle on grasslands, and they graze in ways that are less damaging to ecosystems than many other livestock. Choosing natural, long-lasting fibers like alpaca can help reduce reliance on synthetic materials and encourage a wardrobe built to last.
At Clozist, we're proud to welcome Purely Alpaca to our community of brands that value craftsmanship, natural materials, and conscious living. Their products reflect a simple philosophy: when quality, sustainability, and timeless design come together, the result is something you'll treasure for years to come.
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