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Product ID: 368695
Knit from a lovely acrylic and cotton blend in a solid black hue, this poncho is designed by Peru's Alfredo Falcon. He decorates the center of the lightweight poncho with a stripe of subtle geometric patterns in hues of pearl grey and ruby.
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Light but warm and very attractive
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I just received this -- it does take a while to arrive. But the wait was definitely worth it. This scarf is feather light but very soft and warm. I love it!
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This sweater has impeccable construction and is soft and very flowing. Unfortunately, because of my shorter frame it looks too big on me and overwhelms me. I cant go smaller because it is the S/M size. :(
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You can find our cotton blend poncho 'Mysterious Andes' by Alfredo Falcon in clothing categories such as Geometric Ponchos, Cotton Ponchos and Acrylic Ponchos. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Moving On Up
Alfredo's sales have more than tripled since he started with Novica. He began with a few assistants and now has grown to employ full-time employees and several other women who help fulfill his orders. Many of the women who work for him are able to provide essentials for their homes like mattresses, refrigerators, and other appliances.
Microcredit Financing
Alfredo Falcon has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2550 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to stock up on the alpaca wool he uses in his apparel and accessories.
Job Creator
Alfredo currently provides full-time jobs to a single mother, a man trying to fund his education, and several women who are bringing income to their households.
Enabling Education
Alfredo currently supports English studies for his four nephews, with the hope that it will help them achieve a better future.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
"When I was a small child, my parents began teaching me to knit. Like me, they learned them from their own parents. So we are a family devoted to the world of textile arts for generations."
Update (June, 2019)"I come from a humble family of textile artisans and my first jobs were making sweaters that we sold later in a small store in... read more