T

he Alpaca Barn Shop

at AzSu Alpacas features handmade alpaca giftware which includes shawls, sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, handbags and much more - all made from the beautiful fibre of our own alpacas, soft and luxurious.

AzSu Alpacas is an environmentally aware farm.  Alpacas themselves are extremely eco friendly which is why we call them our ECO-ALPACAS.   When blending with the alpaca we use natural fibres such as:  three shades of pima cotton, (the soil in which the pima cotton is grown high in the Andes naturally produces these shades),  silk or tencel (which comes from the bark of trees) linen, bamboo and small amounts of merino.

The fibre does not require harsh chemicals to wash the fleece as they do not contain lanolin like sheep and indeed when hand spinning our  yarns we spin first then hand wash after.  In some cases we have even spun the yarn and knitted the garment before washing the item.  

Pictures of our herd sires from whom the fleece we use originates can be seen on the AzSu Alpacas web site. 

Alpaca Barn News


“Where has the year gone?”  I am sure we are all asking ourselves the same question as we start to feel the colder mornings and earlier drop in temperature at the end of the day.

The approach of the festive season turns our minds to Christmas shopping . If like me you haven’t had the time then why not come along to the shop (open on Saturdays) to buy those special gifts that are unique to The Alpaca Barn.  In addition to our usual favourites we have a large selection of new items this year, some online and all available in our shop.

To remind you, our opening times are Saturdays 10:30am ‘til 3:00pm. We are open on Christmas Eve from 10.30am ‘til 2:00pm or by appointment any other time. We can also gift wrap and post to you, last date being 20 December.

We look forward to seeing you and would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
 

"Alpaca, un calido don de Dios a los Hombres"


"Alpaca, a gift of warmth from God to Man"


Bernabe Cobo, "History of the New World" 1653

Here on The Alpaca Barn online shop, you will find the same great selection of fine alpaca fibre garments and accessories. We invite you to peruse our great designer fashions. Whether buying a stylish alpaca scarf or sweater for yourself or as a gift, you can be sure of the finest craftmanship and quality. It is so easy to place your order and delivery is prompt too.

Su Lenk, founder of AzSu Alpacas and The Alpaca Barn shop started as an alpaca livestock breeder in 1998 and was known for her expertise in camelid husbandry and the superb Peruvian bloodlines of her award winning herd.

She travelled extensively in Peru learning about alpacas and their fibre, including visiting the Peruvian textile mills. She also travelled frequently to Italy and Paris to the fashion yarn and trend shows, enhancing her designs for the forthcoming seasons.

Following her untimely death in September 2010 the enterprise is being carried forward by Su's daughter Nikki who has been inspired by her mother's passion for these wonderful animals.

Enjoy your shopping experience with us, here online at The Alpaca Barn.

Please email or call us if you have any questions.

 

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