Carpincho (Capybara) better than Peccary for gloves?

[apropos]

Carpincho in lighter colours looks a little too much like a suede version of ostrich to me.

It's thin, but feels quite a bit stronger than your usual calfskin gloves.

My partner is not a fan of them - she says they look 'diseased'.

 

[dv3]

*bump Peccary gloves 50% off here. I picked up a pair about a month ago when I was in Peru (not from the company linked). They are the most supple gloves I have ever felt. However, I have yet to really test the outstanding durability they posses. Disclaimer: I ran across the linked website when searching for Peccary gloves, I can't speak for the quality of their merchandise or service. They do appear to be legit.

 

[HHD]

Carpincho?

 

[MarcelitaB]

Hello,

Does anyone know where I can buy a pair of hand stitched peccary gloves with cashmere or alpaca lining?
Thanks,
Marce

 

[Dudufrias]

Originally Posted by braised

OK, carpincho / capybara makes fabulous gloves. Get a caramel brown and you'll never look back. The leather is a suede, very soft, very light like deerskin. The wind seems to penetrate them a bit and they don't really serve in 20 degree weather, but as a glove for winter driving or walking when it's in the 30's, you can't get better Braised

I'm in Mar del Plara, Argentina right now, and I justo bought a pair of carpincho gloves. The pai I got is lines in nutria fur, so it is pretty warm.

Will post pics ASAP.

 

[barims]

^ Looking forward; this thread lacks examples

 

[ThinkDerm]

Originally Posted by Dudufrias

I'm in Mar del Plara, Argentina right now, and I justo bought a pair of carpincho gloves. The pai I got is lines in nutria fur, so it is pretty warm.

Will post pics ASAP.
post please

 

[Dudufrias]

Don't worry I will. Gonna need a little time. I'll be back home next wednesday.

Left Mar del Plata yesterday...now I'm in Buenos Aires.

P.S.: sorry for the bad typing...not used to the kind of keybord arrangement they have down here.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by HHD

Carpincho?

How did I miss a thread that includes a reference to Meglos?!?

 

[barims]

^ C'mon, slowpoke

 

[Dudufrias]

Sorry for the delay. I came down with the flu on my way home. I'm feeling better now.
Here are the pics:

Nice trip. Too bad I was robbed by a bunch of creeps in Calle Florida

They only took 140 pesos thank God...

 

[JamesX]

Glad you were unharmed in the encounter

That leather is trippy. The glove looks thick, is it because of the leather or is it because the fur lining?

 

[Dudufrias]

Originally Posted by JamesX

Glad you were unharmed in the encounter

That leather is trippy. The glove looks thick, is it because of the leather or is it because the fur lining?

Thank you...I was really scared that day...

I'd say it's the lining.

 

[ThinkDerm]

Originally Posted by Dudufrias

Thank you...I was really scared that day...

I'd say it's the lining.

lining, for sure. where did you get the gloves from? Arandu has great fur lined gloves... didnt buy from them though because they wouldnt customize them - silly me.

 

[Dudufrias]

I bought them in Mar del Plata (not Buenos Aires), in a city section with lots of upscale stores and restaurants. This particular place had plenty of carpincho and other leather goods, all made in the premises. As soon as I returned to the hotel my room key got stuck to a piece of the thread, and I inadvertently pulled it, so I jumped into the first cab back to the shop and asked them if a replacement was possible. Instead, they took the glove to the workshop and fixed it in a matter of minutes, at no cost. Great service if you ask me.

I can't remember the name of the shop right now. I'll e-mail the fellow that showed me around town and get back to you.