This stocking is hand-knitted using genuine alpaca yarn by las tejedoras, a community of expert knitters in the Andes of Peru who work together to produce knitted pieces like this one. Each stripe is knitted by hand, row by row, using techniques passed down across generations of Andean knitters.

Because every stocking is hand-knitted, small variations in stripe width and color placement are normal — a natural sign of handwork, not a flaw, and part of what makes each piece genuinely one-of-a-kind.

This is a distinct craft tradition from our Ayacucho Embroidered Christmas Stocking — that piece is hand-embroidered on felt by a community of embroiderers, while this one is hand-knitted from alpaca yarn by las tejedoras. Both are genuinely handmade in Peru, just through different techniques and by different artisan communities.

• Material: Genuine alpaca yarn, hand-knitted
• Design: Multicolor horizontal stripes with a contrast heel and toe, finished with three hand-tied yarn pom-pom tassels
• Construction: Hand-knitted by las tejedoras, a community of expert knitters in the Andes of Peru
• Size: Approximately 20" tall x 7.5" wide
• Capacity: Holds up to about 2 lbs of small gifts or ornaments
• Origin: Handmade in the Andes, Peru

Hand wash gently in cold water using a small amount of mild, fragrance-free soap, or spot clean as needed. Reshape while damp and lay flat to dry, away from direct heat — knitted alpaca yarn can stretch if hung wet. Avoid machine washing and machine drying.

Ships from the United States, with free shipping to the continental US.