Hand Embroidered New York Sweater

New York Llama in a Taxi Sweater – Hand-Embroidered Baby Alpaca Knit

Celebrate the charm of New York with the New York Llama in a Taxi Sweater, inspired by the iconic 1957 Times Square photo. Hand-embroidered with playful precision, this unique design showcases a llama enjoying a classic NYC taxi ride, reflecting YAPA’s love for art, culture, and whimsical storytelling.

Crafted from 100% baby alpaca wool, this lightweight sweater is soft, breathable, and perfect for year-round wear. Thoughtful details like crochet-finished handcuffs and a delicate open-knit back add texture, style, and artisan craftsmanship to this standout piece. Ideal for layering or wearing solo, it’s a statement sweater that blends comfort with playful sophistication.

Key Features:

• Material: 100% baby alpaca wool

• Hand-embroidered llama design inspired by NYC

• Lightweight, breathable, and year-round wearable

• Long-sleeves with YAPA signature open crochet-finished cuffs 

• Dry Clean or hand wash cold

YAPA alpaca sweaters are designed in New York and ethically made in Bolivia by artisan-knotters with the highest quality of baby alpaca wool sustainably sourced in the Andes.

Alpaca Fiber

• Lighter and warmer than wool
• Luxuriously soft to the touch with a silky sheen
• Naturally in dozens of beautiful shades
• Hypoallergenic
• Alpaca fiber use promotes sustainable agriculture in the Andes

WASH & CARE 

Hand wash in cold water with mild shampoo or environmentally friendly dry cleaning. Dry flat. Store folded. Do not hang. Visit our Alpaca Blog for more care tips here.

Shipping & Returns

• Our sweaters are all individual works of art carefully finished and embroidered by hand. One piece can take several hours to make, limiting us in the number of units we can produce. However once you make your purchase your order is secure.
  
• Most of out items will be shipped 5-10 business days after your purchase however in some cases depending on availability they can take up to 30 days.  If you have any questions you can always reach us via WhatsApp: +59169762030 
• Enjoy exchanges within 15 days from delivery date.

We Ship Worldwide!

Dry clean or hand wash in cold water with mild or baby shampoo. Dry flat. Store folded. Do not hang. Visit our Alpaca Blog for more care tipshere.