Cuddle Up to Mélange Collection’s Hand-Made Peruvian Plushies

Mélange Collection, a gift and home accessories company, offers an eclectic mixture of fabulous handmade Fair Trade products from around the world, including exotic plushies, handcrafted by artisans in Peru and Guatemala. Made from soft-as-cashmere alpaca wool, these quirky creatures abound with personality, and are sure to captivate and delight kids of all ages. Mélange Collection has cultivated excellent working relationships with its artisans through community-based organizations, ensuring that all workers are provided with a safe environment and living wages while creating Mélange products.

The Mélange menagerie of cute critters includes Hedgehog, Octopus, Jailbird, Sock Monkey, Lobster and other exotic creatures of the sea. Mélange creatures are made from choice alpaca wool, spun and knitted by talented women from the Andes Mountains. Animal sizes range from 7.5 inches to 20 inches long, depending on the critter. The alpaca wool is dyed with non-toxic dyes that are safe for children. Each Mélange plush is filled with 100% acrylic fill, making it irresistibly huggable. Retail prices range from $11 to $85 each.

Another favorite baby gift idea from Mélange Collection is the Peruvian Alpaca Mobile. Choose from the Jailbird Mobile, Puffer Fish Mobile and the Sock Monkey Mobile, all hand-knitted from high-quality alpaca wool. From the top loop, the Alpaca Mobile hangs 31 inches tall with adorable pals playfully entertaining from each of five strands. The Puffer Fish Mobile comes in indigo and ecru, the Jailbird Mobile in orange and gold and the Sock Monkey Mobile in green and ecru. These unique, one-of-a-kind mobiles are works of art, retailing for $99.

Mélange Collection also offers a variety of beaded accessories, meticulously hand-made by artisans from Guatemala. A popular beaded ornament is the Navajo Horse, which stands 3.5 inches tall and comes in turquoise, white and red. A seasonal best-seller is the beaded Santa Claus with sack. The beaded creations from Melange Collection range from $18 to $45 each, depending on the size and intricacy of the design.

To see the beauty of the complete collection of globally handcrafted products, including furnishings, home accessories, toys and accents, journey to www.melangecollection.com