alpaca temari

The Japanese craft of temari dates back to the 7th century. Inspired by Chinese deerskin hand balls, the traditional Japanese adaptation utilizes kimono scraps to create intricate patterns. Reimagined once again in South America, this beautiful version is created by the talented artists of AHA Bolivia, using leftover baby alpaca yarn.

100% baby alpaca

hand made in Bolivia

sold individually

diameter:

small 1.75 - 2"

medium 2.5"

large 3"

this item is handmade and may vary slightly in diameter

AHA Bolivia was started over 25 years ago by Anna Hosbein Aliaga and her husband Carlos Aliaga as a fundraising effort to maintain a puma habitat. To provide funds for one year of maintenance, they traveled to the United States to sell handmade artisan goods from Bolivia. The effort was a success, but more funds were needed, so they continued with this fundraising model.

Anna started forming relationships with the artisans who were creating the goods she was selling and developed a deep appreciation for the skills of communities she was working with. This led to the creation of AHA Bolivia, a socially responsible organization that employs local artisans who create quality handmade products.

Following a fair-trade manufacturing model, Anna and Carlos are committed to providing a safe and just working environment and have developed long term relationships with the artisans they work with. With a respect for their natural surroundings, they use only ethical, sustainable, and responsible sourcing standards while producing beautiful, high-quality goods.