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alpaca, and vicuña (q.q.v.) fibres, all from members of the genus Lama.
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Vicuña fibre is strong and resilient, but it is highly sensitive to chemicals and is generally used in its natural colour. The costly fibre is made into high-priced coats, dressing gowns, and shawls. The vicuña’s dense silky fleece, once reserved for the Incan nobility, provides…
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