As heirs of a rich, ancient culture, we believe in, and are committed to our nation’s development. We are a diverse yet united society that is proud of its traditions and cultural identity. Our passion to share our cultural traditions with you drives us towards excellence when developing our social projects.
A Non Profit Civil Association
Mirasol project
The Mirasol project started in 2006 as a joint initiative with clients close to our company with the aim of improving the living conditions of disadvantaged children in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes, especially the impoverished children of Alpaca shepherds. Mirasol helps them gain access to proper education and health. This is achieved by investing a percentage of yarn sales in the establishment and operation of a school-home. We are proud of the fact that this project is now a reality.
MICHELL ART
NATIONAL ART CONTEST
Since 1981, Michell y Cía. S.A. has invited hundreds of artists every year to the oldest art competition in Peru, which focuses today on
traditional textile art, still alive in Andean communities, making this event, without a doubt, the most important in Peru in the artistic field, and one of the most remarkable across the Americas.
AMANO MUSEUM
Ancient culture preservation
SOL ALPACA and the Amano Museum Foundation join forces to rescue the fantastic Peruvian textile industry, a sign of true wonder and value for humanity. It is through the development of a sophisticated line of accessories, inspired by the wonderful textiles of pre-Columbian cultures, that we contribute to the support of the Amano Textile Museum, which is dedicated to the conservation, research and exhibition of the materials it holds.
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OUR FOUNDER
Know the story and anecdotes of Frank W.Michell, the pioneer who brought the alpaca to the world.
In 1922, Frank W.Michell, a young lieutenant in the...
OUR COMPANY
Today, Michell & Cía. S.A. is the parent company of Michell Group, Peru’s largest alpaca textile corporation, which encompasses everything from breeding alpacas to selling...
THE LEGACY OF THE PIONEER
Founded in 2004, SOL ALPACA, the name of the Michell Group’s chain of stores, represents the legacy of Frank W. Michell and the spirit of bringing the highest quality ...