Alpaca Wool Vendor Arranging Skeins

Soft, misty dawn light falls through the high ceiling of a covered Houston bazaar, casting a cool, even glow over rows of colorful wool. A vendor’s hands sort through skeins of alpaca fiber, organizing them by hue on a wooden counter. The fibers range from natural cream and deep charcoal to vibrant crimson and turquoise. Behind the display, low-hanging clouds visible through the open sides of the structure blend with the humid midsummer air. The texture of the wool appears dense and slightly fuzzy, against the smooth, worn wood of the stall. Small piles of sorted yarn sit in neat, orderly stacks, while a few loose strands drape over the edge of the table.