Cloud Touch Rainbow Lion Set — 12" & 7"
INSPIRED PERU
Two lions. One pride. The full Cloud Touch rainbow experience — in both the statement size and the giftable mini, handmade in Cusco, Peru from 100% genuine first-shearing baby Huacaya alpaca fiber.
Cloud Touch™ Collection — Genuine Huacaya Alpaca Fiber | Ages 3+ | Save $20 vs. buying separately
The Cloud Touch rainbow lion experience
What makes the Rainbow Lion extraordinary is the contrast between its two fiber experiences. The body is snow-white natural Huacaya alpaca — undyed, chemical-free, the purest Cloud Touch softness in our collection. The mane is hand-dyed in fuchsia, purple, azure, and sunny yellow — each section individually worked by a single artisan until the saturation reaches the depth you see.
This set gives you both scales of that experience. The 12-inch lion is the statement piece — substantial, display-worthy, the kind of object that anchors a shelf or a reading corner. The 7-inch baby lion is the companion — portable, giftable, the one that travels. Together they create what we call the pride — the full visual and tactile story of the Rainbow Lion in one box.
Every patch of color is hand-applied by a single artisan in Cusco, Peru. No two lions are ever identical. No factory. No shortcuts. One artisan, one lion, five days of focused work.
What sets this apart
- Set includes: One 12" Cloud Touch Rainbow Lion + One 7" Baby Rainbow Lion
- Value: $119.98 if purchased separately — bundle price $99.99 — you save $20
- Fiber: 100% genuine first-shearing baby Huacaya alpaca — Cloud Touch™
- Body: Snow-white natural Huacaya — zero dye, zero chemical treatment
- Mane: Hand-dyed in fuchsia, purple, azure, and sunny yellow — non-toxic eco-dye pigments
- Hypoallergenic: Naturally lanolin-free — white body sections completely dye-free
- Fill: Premium Poly-Fil certified hypoallergenic fiberfill — never cheap fabric filler
- Eyes: Premium glass safety eyes — both lions — Ages 3+
- Child safety: Ages 3+ — not recommended for children under 3
- Construction: Each lion handmade by a single artisan — not assembled on a production line
- Origin: Handmade in Cusco, Peru by 35+ indigenous Andean artisan families
- Included: Artisan Story Card + Certificate of Authenticity
- Shipping: Free within the United States
Why real alpaca fur — not synthetic plush
A rainbow lion in synthetic plush costs $15 at a mass-market retailer. The colors are printed or dyed into polyester fiber using chemical processes. After washing, the colors fade, the fiber mats, and the mane loses its volume permanently.
The Cloud Touch Rainbow Lion uses genuine first-shearing baby Huacaya alpaca fur. The mane colors are hand-dyed using non-toxic eco-dye pigments specifically chosen to bond with natural fiber. The white body sections carry zero dye of any kind. The Cloud Touch softness does not wash out because it is not a chemical finish — it is a property of the fiber's biology.
Huacaya fiber's natural dense crimp means the mane holds its shape and volume through years of handling — it does not flatten, it does not mat, it does not lose its puff. Built to last. Built to be kept.
Care guide
Spot clean gently with cool water and a mild, fragrance-free soap. Never machine wash or tumble dry. To restore the mane's volume — use a soft wire slicker brush to gently comb through the fibers. For extra volume, use a hairdryer on the coolest setting to blow through the mane. Reshape the body by hand while damp and allow to air dry flat.
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INSPIRED PERU
Inspired Peru is an artisan cooperative consisting of 35 artisans; the majority are widows and heads of household from indigenous communities in the Peruvian highlands. Ethically sourced, local alpaca wool is used to craft products, such as stuffed animals and accessories, that celebrate the artisans’ ancestral and cultural heritage. The artisans generally work from the comfort of their home; however, they have access to a communal workshop in the city of Lima. At Inspired Peru, artisans are empowered to transmit their traditional skills to future generations while expanding their business and leadership skills. Artisans have access to skill development programs through Inspired Peru. We are proud to partner with artisans at Inspired Peru.
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THE TECHNIQUE
On average, six to eight artisans collaborate on the production of these stuffed animals. It takes about five days to craft each of these adorable, hypoallergenic stuffed animals. The process begins with artisans shaping molds and carefully sewing the body. Each animal’s face is separately constructed, giving each piece a very realistic flair. After carefully shaving the alpaca, the hair is washed and sun-dried for one to two days. Depending on the item, the artisans may dye the alpaca hair using vibrant colors. Dying involves additional hand-wash cycles to reach the desired color. Molds are separately made using flexible cardboard. Artisans carefully hand-glue the washed alpaca hair to the mold. Once dried, the hair is thoroughly hand-combed to reach its staple softness. No animal cruelty is involved in the sourcing of the alpaca hair.