This is a tough business to review because it doesn't fall into easy categories. It's a "fair trade" company that imports hand-knitted alpaca goods from Peru. The genius behind Mayu is a young woman who came back from the Peace Corps with a vision. You can read all about it on the website. If you have questions, get in touch with Kate - you won't be disappointed, she has a very personal touch. (She remembered me five years later - to my total amazement.)
If you have the ability to spend what feels to me like really serious money (~$75-$200) for items like hats and scarves, you will feel good about spending it here. I now have two items from Mayu that are quite simply some of the most beautiful things I own, in addition to actually being quite practical. Normally this kind of thing is not within my budget, but sometimes... what can I say.
If you want to splurge on a really special gift that has a story to tell, here you go.
http://www.shopmayu.com/
Five stars for the quality of the product.
Reservations on the prices.
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