Chirapa takes its name from the quechan word for "Rainbow: This 100% Organic Cotton was designed in Peru & Spun in Italy. Each Multicolored Skein of Chirapa creates its own world of color & fun. Perfect for Spring & Summer makes. Chirapa is machine washable, making it an excellent choice for warm weather garments & accessories. A portion of each sale goes directly to the Mirasol School, Peru. The school sits on an alpaca ranch in the Andes Mountains, and is home to over 50 full time students of the ranchers & workers.