Andes Blue Sapphire Skirt

Blue sapphire skirt with colorful embroidered flowers, handmade in the Peruvian Andes. These traditional skirts, called “polleras”, are worn in the Peruvian and Bolivian Andes. They are very colorful, easy to mix and match, and perfect for mid seasons and winter because are made from Bayetilla, a 100% wool fabric.

One side of the skirt has a small opening which makes it easier to put on and take off, and has fabric ribbons to adjust to the waist. Mostly one size fits girls from 3 till 5 years old, but to be sure please see carefully the measures skirt.

Waist 60 cm / 23 1/2″
Length 34 cm / 13 1/4″

*Please note each piece is hand made and may vary slightly in pattern, color, or measurement.

Washing an alpaca garment doesn’t take more than 7 minutes of your valuable time. Given a little care, a piece of quality knitwear will last for generations.
Washing
Fill the sink with cold water (max. 30C), soak the item for three to five minutes and gently squeeze the suds through the garment. Rinse the item twice in clean, cold water. Lay out on a towel, and then gently roll it up to extract water. Lay flat to dry reshaping to original dimensions. Allow to dry away from sunlight and direct heat.
Storing
To avoid the moths store the clean garments along with dried lavender sachets or place it in the cedar chest or air-tight container.