andean textile

Patricia Lopez creates this cozy warm taupe sweater from soft 100% alpaca and decorates it in a knitted diamond pattern. Vertical cables that flow down the sides and the upper arms add a flattering shape.

The Andean artisan worked for years as an industrial engineer before throwing in the towel to follow her passion for traditional Peruvian textiles and fashion. She runs a workshop in the capital city of Lima where she creates apparel and accessories that mix traditional and contemporary techniques and designs.

A rich blend of luxurious alpaca wool becomes a handsome men's sweater from the Orkocraft Artisan Association. Blue contrasts with the sleek brown jersey knit to trim the sleeves and hem and form a braid at the neck

Wilber Calapuja knits a long Aran-style tunic sweater that reaches to the knees to pair with tall boots for stylish warmth. The Andean artisan works in soft grey baby alpaca, the fine fleece from the season's first shearing. Dress it up or down — its neutral tone goes with everything.

Wilber Calapuja knits a long Aran-style tunic sweater that reaches to the knees to pair with tall boots for stylish warmth. The Andean artisan works in soft baby alpaca, the fine fleece from the season's first shearing. Dress it up or down — its deep, rich teal color is beautiful.

The intricate motifs of this exquisite beige pullover are inspired by the different crop shapes cultivated in the Andes. Peru's Maritza Pacori creates a soft turtleneck sweater hand-knit from baby alpaca yarns with long sleeves and ribbed accents that you can wear all winter long and with almost any outfit.