MALLKINI
ALPACA AND ADVENTURE FARM
DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF THE PERUVIAN
HIGHLANDS AND ITS PEOPLE
Mallkini is a farm which combines Alpaca
breeding and outdoor adventure.
MICHELL
ALPACA TOPS & YARNS
ANDEAN HERITAGE AW17-18
Art, culture and colourful Andean landscapes
are the source of inspiration for the
Michell Yarn Collection.
MFH
KNITS
KNITTED GARMENTS & ACCESORIES
With extensive experience in the textile industry, the
Michell Group has established MFH KNITS S.A.C., a
company that produces knitwear and woven garments,
accessories,throws, outerwear andhand tufted
rugs and carpets of the highest quality.
MICHELL RUGS
& CARPETS
Since that time Clisa and Michell Rugs & Carpets
Products has been recognised as a high quality
handmade carpets made in various designs, shapes,
sizes andcolours for both domestic and international markets, reengineered its organization, production
and customer service to adapt to the constant
changes of the market.
SOL ALPACA
DISCOVER THE WARMTH OF OUR
ANDEAN HERITAGE
At Sol Alpaca we feel proud and morethan satisfied with
the new Autumn-Winter 2016-2017 collection. It’s a set
of clothes and accessories made from the finest alpaca
fibre and embodying Andean designs.
MUNDO
ALPACA
LIVE THE ALPACA EXPERIENCE
MUNDO ALPACA IS A SPLENDID
ECOLOGICAL -TOURISM COMPLEX
We invite you to experience and enjoy the real and magical
world of the alpaca, where nature, ancient traditions and
technology work together in harmony - a true cultural legacy.
WELCOME TO THE
MICHELL GROUP
It is considered the largest Alpaca Textile Group in Peru. Vertically integrated from Alpaca farming to retailing. The Michell Group has a passion of supplying the finest Alpaca products to the world.
OUR VALUES
LEGACY
Frank W. Michell founded Michell & Cia in 1931, the mother company of today’s Michell Group. Mr. Michell had the vision of creating and developing an industry over the Alpaca fiber.
COMMITMENT
To deliver the finest Peruvian Alpaca along the value chain, empahising in the improvement of the Alpaca fiber through breeding programmes in the highlands, which are essential to raise animals with excellent fiber, as we well as getting closer to the breeding cooperatives and communities.
VALUE
Creating value of each of the products offer is a priority. The manufacturing process starts from hand sorting, scouring, carding, combining, spinning, dyeing, knitting, weaving and retailing of the finest Alpaca products.
SATISFACTION
Being close to the customer allow us to understand their needs. We care to tailor our products according to the market requirements. We strive that each of our customers are satisfied with our products and services.
“In Life making plans and acting upun them is important, but is vital to dream and believe in your dreams”
FRANK W. MICHELL
FOUNDER OF MICHELL & CIA S.A.
ABOUT MICHELL
PIONEERS AND LEADERS IN THE
ALPACA INDUSTRY IN PERU
With more than 85 years experience and know-how in the processing of Alpaca fibre, Michell & Cia. is today a pioneer and the leading Alpaca tops and yarns producer and exporter in the world. Frank W. Michell founded Michell & Cía. in 1931, dedicated to the purchase, classification and commercialisation of Alpaca and wool. Totally identified with Alpaca, his intention was to bring the qualities of this singular Andean product to the attention of the rest of the world.
LEARN MORETHE ALPACA
TREASURE OF THE ANDES
Alpacas (lama pacos) are one of the most beautiful South American camelids. Related to the Llamas, Guanacos and Vicuñas, the Alpaca has been valued for its fibre since pre-Incan times due to the properties and quality of its hair. There are two main species of Alpaca: the Huacayo y Suri.
LEARN MOREMIRASOL
MIRASOL NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION
The philosophy behind the Mirasol Project is very simple, the Mirasol Project supports local communities in Peru through the sales of the Mirasol Yarn Collection.
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NATIONAL ART CONTEST
MICHELL ART
Michell has organised the “Michell Art Contest” for the past 36 years and today it is considered among the best art competitions in Peru. This competition began when the Michell family travelled to Cabanaconde, close to the Colca Canyon in Arequipa.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
MIRASOL & ARTE MICHELL
Caring for our collaborators as well as suppliers and community that we interact is very important for the Michell Group. We are involved in social and cultural projects that enrich our society. We employ fair trade principles with our collaborators and suppliers, and we adhere to the Peruvian regulations concerning taxes, labour and environmental obligations.