Ich muss es jetzt mal loswerden, ich stricke seit 1 Stunde diesen puren Luxus. Ich habe diese Kiste mit dem Vlies der Götter geschenkt bekommen. Lange stand sie zur Deko auf meinem Schreibtisch. Heute habe ich mich einfach getraut: Aufgemacht, angestrickt und…. Spontan fiel mir ein „Das ist wie Schwimmen in Sahne“. Ich stricke den Sophie Scarf von Petit Knits und bin sicher: dieses kleine Stückchen Luxus wird mich viele Stunden glücklich machen. Von den Knäueln in der Luxus-Holz-Kiste war ich zunächst etwas enttäuscht: Das soll die teuerste Faser der Welt sein? Jetzt verstrickt ist es einfach unglaublich: für mich fühlt es sich tatsächlich deutlich schöner an als Kaschmir. Und weil ich diese scheuen Vicuñas auch schon in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung sehen durfte, fühle ich mich umso privilegierter, einen Teil dieses Geschenks der Götter um den Hals tragen zu dürfen. Danke, dass die Natur etwas so Wunderbares hervorbringt. Ach so: Warum es so teuer ist? Die Vicuñas leben wird, werden alle 2 Jahre aus den Highlands zusammengetrieben und geschoren und bringen nur wenige 100 Gramm pro Tier an feinster Wollfaser als Ertrag. Eben die Blaue Mauritius für Stricker und Strickerinnen. (Äh, vielleicht bin ich schon zu alt. Wer weiß noch, was die Blaue Mauritius ist?)
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Now available in limited quantities – vicuña, the gold of the Andes! Vicuña is the finest and most valuable animal fiber in the world; at approximately 13 microns, there is nothing finer or more exclusive. We present this exquisite fiber as a luxurious gift set in a handcrafted wooden box by Peruvian artisans. The boxes were produced in a strictly limited edition of 100 numbered pieces, and we have secured 50 for you. Each box contains two 25-gram skeins of black (dyed) vicuña yarn from Amano, a certificate of authenticity, and instructions for a small scarf.
This offer is strictly limited! We cannot reorder this edition and can only deliver within Germany!
Vicuña wool was highly prized by the Incas, who estimated that around 1.5 million of these animals lived in the Peruvian Andes at that time. In the early 20th century, Europeans also became aware of the fine fiber. As a result, the number of living vicuñas declined to just under 6,000 by 1965, prompting extensive conservation measures. Thanks to these measures, the population has recovered. Vicuñas are now strictly protected, and since 2002, their wool has been permitted to be traded again, albeit only with special licenses. A portion of the license fees is used to fund the ongoing intensive conservation efforts for vicuñas.
A vicuña can only be sheared every two years, yielding approximately 200 grams of wool. When they are brought to the herd for shearing, the vicuñas are examined by veterinarians and receive the necessary vaccinations. Afterwards, they are released back into the wild and have two years of peace.
Vicuna Selected Edition Box black
Amano
€550,00 EUR
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SKU:
01070031-2023Product details:
- Care instructions: Hand wash
- Gauge: 20 = 10 cm
- Yarn length: 75m/25g
- Material: 100% Vicuña
Now available in limited quantities – vicuña, the gold of the Andes! Vicuña is the finest and most valuable animal fiber in the world; at approximately 13 microns, there is nothing finer or more exclusive. We present this exquisite fiber as a luxurious gift set in a handcrafted wooden box by Peruvian artisans. The boxes were produced in a strictly limited edition of 100 numbered pieces, and we have secured 50 for you. Each box contains two 25-gram skeins of black (dyed) vicuña yarn from Amano, a certificate of authenticity, and instructions for a small scarf.
This offer is strictly limited! We cannot reorder this edition and can only deliver within Germany!
Vicuña wool was highly prized by the Incas, who estimated that around 1.5 million of these animals lived in the Peruvian Andes at that time. In the early 20th century, Europeans also became aware of the fine fiber. As a result, the number of living vicuñas declined to just under 6,000 by 1965, prompting extensive conservation measures. Thanks to these measures, the population has recovered. Vicuñas are now strictly protected, and since 2002, their wool has been permitted to be traded again, albeit only with special licenses. A portion of the license fees is used to fund the ongoing intensive conservation efforts for vicuñas.
A vicuña can only be sheared every two years, yielding approximately 200 grams of wool. When they are brought to the herd for shearing, the vicuñas are examined by veterinarians and receive the necessary vaccinations. Afterwards, they are released back into the wild and have two years of peace.
