For thousands of years the people of the Andes have made offerings to the gods that they believe dwell in the mountains, the earths, the rivers and the sky. With Amano we want to bring back those magical beliefs to our time and through our hands, with creativity, feel the natural resources of the Peruvian Andes ourselves. Amano is Luxury in its purest expression and represents generosity, a gift from the gods, a taste of the Andes.
Apu
Apu in quechua (the native language of the Incas) means mountain god. The Incas believed that the highest mountains of the Andes were extensions of the earth goddess (Pachamama) and places separated for the most sacred rituals. For the Inca, the finest alpaca textile were comparable in value to gold and the finest jewelry. For Amano, Apu represents a gift from the gods. The finest alpaca in the world. Imperial Alpaca (17 mic.) sorted and dehaired by hand, presented in its most natural state, raw white.
Contents:
100% Imperial Alpaca/ Hand Wash cold water, Lay flt to dry
Gauge:
US 4 needle
Yardage:
109 yards
Weight(s):
Fingering
Price:
$ /skein
Awa
Awa in Quechua (The native language of the Incas) means fabric, weave or knitted.
This unique blend of Baby alpaca, Merino wool and Pima cotton has an exceptional and different look. It represents the thriving weaving and knitting traditions rooted in Peru dating back to pre-Inca times until modernity. The color chart of Awa finds its inspiration in the vibrant colors of the traditional Peruvian textiles.
Contents:
55 % Baby Alpaca, 26 % Merino Wool, 19 % Pima Cotton / Hand Wash cold water, Lay flt to dry
Gauge:
US 6 needle
Yardage:
328 yards
Weight(s):
DK
Ayni
Ayni in Quechua (the native language of the Incas) means exchange system. This system of barter trade for products and services still exist in some Andean communities. For Amano, Ayni represents a unique blend of raw materials: Baby Alpaca and Mulberry Silk. The color card is inspired on items still traded in Andean markets by the Ayni exchange system.
Contents:
80% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk/ Hand Wash cold water, Lay flt to dry
Gauge:
US 4 needle
Yardage:
218 yards
Weight(s):
Fingering
Price:
$ /skein
Mayu
Mayu in Quechua (the native language of the Incas) means river. This unique blend of Royal Alpaca, Cashmere and Mulberry Silk has an incomparable softness and fluid appearance. All colors are dip dyed imitating a dyeing technique used by the Incas. The inspiration for colors comes from the soft landscapes of the Peruvian Andes mountains.
Contents: 60% Royal Alpaca, 20% Cashmere, 20% Silk/ Hand Wash cold water, Lay flt to dry
Gauge: US 5 needle
Yardage: 109 yards
Weight(s): Fingering
Sami
Meet Sami, our 100% Organic Peruvian Pima Cotton. Pima cotton is often called the “silk of the south” and our first special summer fiber has been sourced to reflect our commitment to the planet. Pima cotton is a log haired fiber, and its composition is truly unique and makes it an extremely soft and luxurious cotton to knit with.
Contents: 100% Organic Peruvian Pima Cotton
Yardage: 50 gr. | Approx. 164 yd. / 150 m. | Needle size 6 US
Weight: DK
Sami in Quechua (The native language of the Incas) means “kindness”. Sami is kind to both our skin and the planet and by knitting