Vicuña is one of the most precious and sought-after fabrics in the world. The raw material comes from South American camelids that live in the Andes Mountains. The coat of this animal is known as ‘The Fleece of the Gods’.
It makes for a warm, resistant and stylish fabric. The exclusivity of this fibre is due to the few remaining populations of the animal, a protected species that lives in the wild.
The fabric is thinner and softer than cashmere. It is shinier and finer than any other fabric. Interestingly, it was used by the Incas to make the robes of their kings. For a select few.