It’s been nearly three decades since Charlene Schmid first developed an interest in alpaca wool. “I wanted to make a blanket for my baby,” she says with a laugh. “I learned about alpaca fiber and I’ve ...

Ann Taylor is packing up the alpaca. Ascena Retail Group, the clothing conglomerate that owns the Ann Taylor, LOFT and Lou & Grey plans to stop using wool from the llama-like creatures amid concerns ...

Alpaca wool is very popular, but the treatment of the animals and sustainability raise concerns. Photo: Getty Images It is considered luxurious, exceptionally soft, and for many fashion enthusiasts, ...

Alpaca Threadz's handmade blankets—like the Andean Alpaca Wool Blanket shown here—are equally well-suited to outdoor adventures and indoor home decor. Photo courtesy of Alpaca Threadz The Local ...

With a Global Citizens Fellowship from the McKeen Center, Kilani traveled to the Andean city of Cusco in June, primarily to teach English and math at a charity school run by Helping Hands Cusco and to ...

The Irish Times has teamed up with Cayo to give one subscriber the chance to win a classic knit and “The Wrap Around” scarf, ...