This palm-sized Suri Alpaca stuffed animal is handcrafted in Peru from genuine Suri alpaca fur, individually hand-dyed a deep violet purple, and shaped entirely by a single artisan. The Feel of Andean Silk™ This alpaca's deep violet coat is entirely hand-dyed. Genuine Suri alpaca fur is individually dyed by a single artisan, preserving the fiber's natural sheen and drape, before being hand-shaped into this compact, collector-sized alpaca. Andean Silk™ describes the long, silky locks that naturally grow in smooth, parallel strands, giving Suri fiber its distinctive drape and sheen. Where Huacaya fiber crimps into dense, springy loft, Suri fiber grows straight and smooth. Suri alpacas make up fewer than 5% of the world's alpaca population, making this one of the rarest natural fibers in our collection. Within our Sensory Collection System, Cloud Touch™ is reserved exclusively for teddy bears, Andean Puff™ identifies our Huacaya-fiber animal designs, and Andean Silk™ identifies our Suri-fiber designs like this alpaca. Every handmade Suri Alpaca includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the artisan who made it, one of our 35+ indigenous Andean artisan families in Peru. Building your own Purple Suri Alpaca collection? This design is also available in 16". Curious what separates genuine artisan alpaca fur from mass-produced imitations? See our guide to genuine handmade alpaca products, or explore the full Sensory Collection System. Materials, Construction & Specifications Material: Genuine Suri alpaca fur — deep violet purple, fully hand-dyed Collection: Andean Silk™ Construction: Hand-stitched, start to finish, by a single artisan Fill: Premium polyester fiberfill Eyes: Glass safety eyes — hand-set and secured Age rating: Recommended for ages 3 and above Certificate: Signed Certificate of Authenticity included Size: 6 inches (15 cm) approx. Gift packaging: Ships in branded, gift-ready presentation Fill is premium polyester fiberfill, selected for structural resilience and shape retention. Eyes are glass safety eyes, hand-set and secured with a backing washer. Seams are hand-finished and reinforced, and every piece is personally inspected before shipping by the artisan family who made it. For a deeper look at how pieces like this one are made from start to finish, see our Complete Guide to Handmade Alpaca Stuffed Animals, or meet the artisan families behind every piece. Care & Ownership Suri fiber's long, silky locks benefit from slightly different care than our Huacaya pieces. Spot clean gently using a small amount of foam from a mild, fragrance-free soap, keeping the piece as dry as possible. Never machine wash or tumble dry. When drying or restoring shape, smooth the locks gently in their natural direction with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb — never brush against the direction of the locks, and never use a hairdryer or other heat source. Need restoration down the road? Learn about our Heirloom Spa artisan restoration service. Ships from the United States, with free shipping to the continental US. Full care guide: How to clean genuine alpaca fur toys Browse all genuine alpaca fur stuffed animals from Peru Frequently Asked Questions Is this made from real alpaca fur? Yes. This piece is made from 100% genuine Suri alpaca fur, hand-dyed a deep violet purple. What's the difference between Suri and Huacaya alpaca fur? Both are genuine alpaca fiber, but they feel very different. Huacaya fiber crimps into a dense, springy loft. Suri fiber grows in long, straight, silky locks with a natural drape and sheen. Suri alpacas make up fewer than 5% of the world's alpaca population. Is the color natural or dyed? Fully dyed. The purple color is hand-applied by a single artisan. What are the eyes made of? Glass safety eyes, hand-set and secured with a backing washer. Is this Suri Alpaca available in other sizes? Yes. This design is also available in 16", in the same purple color. Will my Suri Alpaca look exactly like the photos? No. Every Suri Alpaca is individually handmade from genuine, hand-dyed Suri alpaca fur. Minor variations in shade, the natural direction of the silky locks, and facial expression are part of what makes every piece unique. Does it come with a Certificate of Authenticity? Yes. Every piece ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the artisan who made it. Where does this ship from? Ships from the United States, with free shipping to the continental US.