Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Alpacas With Interesting Colors & Markings

    Doubletake
          I love the colors & markings on this alpaca, not to mention the ear tassels.
                                               Abby (Moonacre Absolute Prestige)
  Allie & Abby
Mattie (Material Girl)
Glimmer with photobomber Novette
This photo was Awarded Photo of the Day on Capture My Vermont, for November 21, 2015
Pintada

There are two kinds of alpacas. These are Huacaya alpacas, (pronounced Wuh-kai-ya). Huacayas are fluffy like teddy bears and Suris have long shiny locks like very soft, slightly curly hair. Alpacas are bred specifically for their fiber. High quality fleece from both species fetches top dollar on the international market. Some hand spinners like to spin alpaca fiber mixed with cotton, wool or Silk. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, ponchos, sweaters, socks, coats, bedding, and a wide variety of textiles.

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