alpaca blue

Revel in style this holiday season in this handsome sweaters from Peruvian designer Fernando Cano. Soft textures, tonal color palettes and a relaxed fit will make these your go-to layer for warmth, comfort and style. Knit of 100% alpaca fibers finished with a wide rib crew-neck, sleeve cuff and hem.

Navy, cerulean and grey hues mingle in this cozy men's sweater. Crafted by Fernando Cano, the 100% alpaca wool design features a zippered turtleneck for a gallant look. Loomed with traditional techniques, this long-sleeve garment also combines its striped pattern with a ribbed bottom hem and cuffs.

Evoking the blues and purples of distant mountains, Fernando Cano knits a sweater of vibrant geometry. He works in luxurious alpaca wool, long prized for its lightweight warmth. The open front forms a collar, which can be zipped to create a warm turtleneck.

Perfect for adding style to those winter days, Pia Zavala's newest creation combines elegance with high-quality alpaca blend yarns. Made in Peru, this soft pullover sweater features striped details at the center and a sophisticated turtle neck, all in a gorgeous peacock hue.

Artisan Ana Fernandez of Peru designs this men's long-sleeve pullover sweater made from luxuriously soft 100% alpaca wool with a quarter-zip collar. The sweater features dark blue sleeves and a multicolored torso in a variety of geometric patterns inspired by traditional motifs.

About her designs, the artisan says, “For me, designing is a fusion of ideas. I blend fashion trends with my own favorite sources of inspiration, which are Victorian textiles and our Peruvian culture. I love designing apparel of alpaca wool and cotton because this really makes a contribution to society. It lets me give jobs to local people, especially women who want to get ahead and move to central Peru seeking a better future.”

The ancient Inca empire considered its textiles the most valuable treasures in the nation, creating a long lineageof artisans specialized in transforming yarns intoworks of art. Part of this tradition, Peruvian artisanLiceth Principe shows her talent in a cozy cardigandepicting classic Inca motifs in shades of blue. Featuring a longer fit, crew neckline, and a covered buttons down the front placket.

Knit from an alpaca and wool blend, this cardigan is presented by Orkocraft Artisan Association, promoting Peruvian artisan women. Featuring a solid color in navy, this cardigan is decorated with a cable knit pattern on the right side with stripes of chestnut. A chestnut waistline, wrists, and lining complete this zip-up cardigan.