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Boucle yarn in a rich alpaca wool blend becomes a trendy men's sweater from the Orkocraft Artisan Association. Soft fleece in natural tones of ivory and gray combine with beige in this handsome turtleneck. Stripes flow across the chest and sleeves.

The women from Orkocraft Artisan Association prepare a stunning palette of colors for the design of this long sweater vest. Ranging from fiery red to vibrant orange with yellow accents, the turtleneck vest is knit of alpaca. This warm, soft and lightweight wool has been a favorite since the days of the Inca Empire.

The bold, but not overly so, geometric designs on this pullover draw the eye up towards your face. Created in 100% alpaca by Anaychay of Peru, this sweater is both soft and warm, and will be a favorite all winter. Once reserved for Inca royalty, alpaca is extremely warm yet lightweight.

Tomas Sota blends icons from pre Hispanic Nazca with a Japanese design - logical if you consider that immigrants from Japan have had a significant impact on Peru. The knee-length coat is knit from 100% alpaca in a feminine dusty rose, with Nazca motifs in blue, ivory and pink on the sleeves, hem, neck and down the front. It has a removable tie belt to close the robe.

The artisans of the centre for Traditional Textiles of Cusco draw inspiration from the earthen colours of the Andean Sierra for this beautiful messenger bag. It's hand-loomed from 100% alpaca wool with a traditional Inca geometric pattern in slate grey, russet, black, and sepia. It comes fully lined and features a zipper closure.

The Artisans of the centre for Traditional Textiles of Cusco collective works to maintain traditional Peruvian weaving styles and natural dyeing techniques alive. They raise their own alpacas and llamas and colour the wool using 100% natural dyes. Its founder, Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, sought out elderly weavers to teach younger apprentices old weaving techniques that were about to be lost forever.