A Tribute To Vicuna

In the heights of the Andes, the vicuna tells a quiet story of patience, respect, and devotion passed through generations. On the brink of extinction with barely five thousand vicuñas left in the Peruvian Andes, the government of Peru launched a conservation plan to protect their habitat.

During the Inca Empire, the vicuña was considered a sacred animal. Its extremely fine wool was reserved exclusively for royalty. To obtain it without harming the animal, "Chaku" was practiced, an ancient technique that involved capturing, shearing, and releasing vicuñas into their natural habitat. This tradition, performed every three years, reflected the Incas' commitment to the conservation of this species. It is believed that at that time the vicuña population was enormous, close to two million.

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