Our Story

At Alpaca by Design, everything begins with a deep appreciation for alpacas, natural fibers, and the landscapes of Central Oregon.

Located in Sisters, Oregon and connected to Flying Dutchman Alpacas in nearby Tumalo, Alpaca by Design brings together premium alpaca fiber products, artisan craftsmanship, and authentic ranch roots. What started as a shared passion for alpacas and sustainable natural fibers has grown into a destination for visitors, knitters, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking warmth, comfort, and meaningful products with a real story behind them.

Our mission is simple: connect people to the incredible softness, warmth, and beauty of alpaca fiber while supporting the people, animals, and traditions behind it.

From cozy alpaca socks and locally raised yarn to handmade gifts and artisan goods, every product reflects our connection to the land, the alpacas, and the growing fiber arts community here in Central Oregon.

Our Alpacas

Our alpacas are raised at Flying Dutchman Alpacas in Tumalo, Oregon, where decades of experience in alpaca breeding, fleece evaluation, and fiber education come together. The ranch is internationally recognized within the alpaca industry and plays an active role in advancing fiber quality, education, and sustainable alpaca farming practices.

By connecting our store directly to the ranch, we help bridge the gap between the products people purchase and the animals and fibers those products come from.

Visitors to Central Oregon can experience this connection firsthand through our store, ranch experiences, alpaca encounters, and locally inspired products that celebrate the region’s agricultural and outdoor lifestyle.
Portrait of Co-Owner of Alpaca by Design Amanda VandenBosch

Amanda VandenBosch

Amanda is one of the most respected names in the alpaca industry. With more than 20 years of experience as an alpaca breeder, fleece judge, educator, and industry leader, Amanda has helped shape modern alpaca fleece evaluation and breeding standards in the United States and internationally.

She is the owner of Flying Dutchman Alpacas, creator of Innovative Fleece Assessment (IFA), and a longtime advocate for sustainable alpaca farming and fiber education. Her work has also supported indigenous Quechua communities in Peru through alpaca-focused humanitarian and educational initiatives.
Portrait of Co-Owner of Alpaca by Design Wasim Muklashy

Wasim Muklashy

Wasim is a professional photographer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller whose work focuses on landscapes, culture, travel, and the natural world. After documenting alpaca communities and highland regions of Peru, Wasim became deeply connected to the world of alpacas, fiber, and ranch life in Central Oregon.

Today, his creative vision helps shape the visual identity and storytelling behind Alpaca by Design, Flying Dutchman Alpacas, and the experiences that connect visitors to the ranch and the alpaca lifestyle.