Alpaca Boutique is located in Alameda, California; right across the Bay from the beautiful city of San Francisco. Our founder, Elizabeth Gels, was born and raised in Peru where she learned first hand to appreciate and respect the Alpaca as a symbol of the Andes.

Elizabeth moved to the United States in the late 90's to attend Boston University where she received her MBA. While in Boston, she met her husband Dean who is originally from Ohio. On their first trip to Cusco in Southern Peru, they began developing the idea of building a business that brings extraordinary value to people. There Dean saw Alpacas for the first time and was fascinated by these animals and their unique fiber. It was then that Alpaca Boutique was born.

They thought they found a natural product that was organic, eco-friendly, beautiful to look at, extremely soft, as well as warm and lightweight. The Alpaca's extraordinary characteristics convinced them that this was a unique fine fiber that would become consumers first choice in luxurious and comfortable wear. All they needed to do was try it and they would love it.

The next steps were years of research to find the best designers and manufacturers. Combining an ancient textile tradition, the spirit of the Andes and the latest fashion trends, Alpaca Boutique brings you the best assortment of Alpaca apparel and accessories. The designs you see on our site were created by both fashion designers and skilled artisans.

High Quality + Great Service = Customer Satisfaction

High quality is a priority for Alpaca Boutique and we stand behind all our products for 100% customer satisfaction. We teamed up with experts in the Alpaca market to find top designers and manufacturers that comply with high standards of quality. These manufacturers respect the environment, conserve the species and provide critical support to the communities where they operate.

Alpaca Boutique's manufacturers and skilled artisans maintain the highest standards – taking care of their employees by hiring only adults and ensuring the environment is eco-friendly as well. The alpacas that supply the luxurious fiber are well maintained to ensure their protection and future preservation.

Our Alpaca Products

Fine Alpaca Fiber is as soft as Cashmere - but the Alpaca Fiber is unique. The Alpaca developed hair with unique thermal properties because they had to adapt to the extreme conditions of the Andes with altitudes of more than 13,000 feet (4,000 m) and temperatures of 5 F (-15 C). The Alpaca Fiber is incredibly warm and strong, yet soft to the touch. In addition, Alpaca is the only animal species worldwide whose hair naturally displays a wide array of colors - up to 22 - varying from black to white, through different shades of brown and gray.