He ran the length and breadth of the Andes and collected treasures in his pockets.
Back in the days of the Incas, Chaskis ran messages across the entire Empire with speed and skill second to none. As we walked a trail high in the Andes, we were struggling simply to breathe, let alone run. The altitude, the cold, the challenging terrain were all part of life as a Chaski.
The idea of Chaski’s Pocket came after living for ten years in Peru. We not only wanted to stay connected with Peru, but also to share her rich culture, colour and skill of her people.
It’s with great pleasure that we introduce to you these fabulous, high quality, unique products that will lavish luxury upon you and your home.
Baby Alpaca:
Refined, flexible and cultured, the LEFEVRE Baby Alpaca clothing collection consists of beautiful dresses, elegant cardigans and jumpers and wraps. Pure 100% Baby Alpaca clothing is aimed at a perspicacious clientele.
Each garment is beautifully and ethically made by skilled artisans in the Andes mountains of southern Peru. Other than providing work and contributing to a higher than usual rate of pay to the artisans, LEFEVRE Clothing is also committed to social responsibility and helping out in the communities that the artisans live and work in. As such 10% of all gross profits goes back into community projects to help improve sustainable farming and living conditions.
Baby Alpaca is an elegant and highly prized fibre due to its amazing properties. The finished clothing garments are extremely soft, comparable to those made from cashmere. The fibre also acts like a thermal insulator, helping the body maintain heat and humidity, as well as protection from cold weather. Baby Alpaca does not contain lanolin, which means the nature of Baby Alpaca is hypoallergenic, and does not hold dust nor cause allergic skin reactions.
You’ve got to experience the snuggliness of these products, they’ll quickly become your favourites!
Handcrafted Silver Jewellery:
The majority of our carefully chosen pieces come from a family of generational silver smiths. Every item is lovingly handcrafted and may include lapis lazuli, chrysocolla and turquoise stones in high quality sterling silver 950. Exceptional quality, unique and so very shiny!
You’ll stand out at any function wearing one of Chaski’s treasures!
Home Furnishings:
Ayacucho is the town renown for it’s high quality and intricate weaving. Each of our pieces has been painstakingly hand embroidered and is unique in its design. If you’re looking for something a little different from the norm for your home, the colours and textures of the Andes will brighten and bring you joy! All made from alpacril, a mix of alpaca and acrylic fibres.
Live in Canberra?
If you’re in Canberra, why not consider a Chaski’s Pocket Party! Organise a group of friends and family for a fun night of adventuring through Peru, tasting a Pisco Sour and receive a 20% discount on an item of your choice! Contact us here!