Andean Puff™ Alpaca Chicken — 12"
Handmade Alpaca Fur
Ethically and sustainable sourced
A whimsical departure from the ordinary — our Alpaca Chicken brings farmhouse charm and Andean craftsmanship together in one heirloom piece.
The Feel of Andean Puff™
This piece combines two elements: a natural white body left in the fiber's own undyed pigment, and light grey wings individually hand-dyed by a single artisan to create the chicken's distinctive plumage.
Andean Puff™ describes a dense, springy loft that yields softly under your hand and naturally recovers its volume. This distinctive feel comes from the natural crimp structure of genuine Huacaya alpaca fur, which creates exceptional loft and volume across the entire fur surface.
Within our Sensory Collection System, Cloud Touch™ is reserved exclusively for teddy bears, while Andean Puff™ identifies our Huacaya-fiber animal designs. The same natural crimp that gives Huacaya fiber its loft is expressed here through the chicken's rounded silhouette and feather-like texture. A small hand-applied felt comb tops the head — the one non-fur detail on the piece.
Every piece includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the artisan who made it, one of our 35+ indigenous Andean artisan families in Peru.
Curious what separates genuine artisan alpaca fur from mass-produced imitations? See our guide to genuine handmade alpaca products, or explore the full Sensory Collection System behind Andean Puff™, Cloud Touch™, and Andean Silk™.
Materials, Construction & Specifications
- Material: Genuine Huacaya alpaca fur — natural white body, dyed light grey wings
- Collection: Andean Puff™
- Construction: Hand-shaped, start to finish, by a single artisan
- Fill: Premium polyester fiberfill
- Eyes: Glass safety eyes — hand-set and secured
- Comb: Hand-applied felt accent
- Age rating: Recommended for ages 3 and above
- Certificate: Signed Certificate of Authenticity included
- Size: 12 inches (30 cm) approx.
- Gift packaging: Ships in branded, gift-ready presentation
The body and tail are left in their natural undyed white; the wings are hand-dyed a light grey. The felt comb is the only non-fur element on the piece. Eyes are glass safety eyes, hand-set and secured with a backing washer. Seams are hand-finished and reinforced, and every piece is personally inspected before shipping by the artisan family who made it.
For a deeper look at how pieces like this one are made from start to finish, see our Complete Guide to Handmade Alpaca Stuffed Animals, or meet the artisan families behind every piece.
Care & Ownership
Spot clean gently using a small amount of foam from a mild, fragrance-free soap, keeping the piece as dry as possible. Never machine wash or tumble dry. A soft natural bristle brush can restore loft when needed.
Need restoration down the road? Learn about our Heirloom Spa artisan restoration service.
Ships from the United States, with free shipping to the continental US.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this made from real alpaca fur?
Yes. The body, wings, and tail are 100% genuine Huacaya alpaca fur — the body left natural, the wings hand-dyed. The only non-fur detail is a small hand-applied felt comb on the head.
Is the color natural or dyed?
Both. The body and tail are left in their natural undyed white; the wings are hand-dyed a light grey.
What are the eyes made of?
Glass safety eyes, hand-set and secured with a backing washer.
Does it come in other sizes or colors?
Currently this chicken is available in one size, 12", with a natural white body and hand-dyed grey wings.
What is the comb made from?
The comb is a small hand-applied felt accent. It's the only non-fur decorative element on the piece; the body and wings are genuine Huacaya alpaca fur.
Does it come with a Certificate of Authenticity?
Yes. Every piece ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the artisan who made it.
Where does this ship from?
Ships from the United States, with free shipping to the continental US.