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Soft baby alpaca yarns come together in a dapper design inspired by the Inca culture. Edison Canal, from Peru, crafts this gorgeous hat with a palette of black, caramel and white hues, giving form to the traditional geometric motifs of the design.

This stunning backpack is the original creation of Kathiana Quispe in Peru. Crafted from supple black leather and accented with a handloomed wool textile with Andean motifs, the backpack features a roomy front zipper compartment and open pockets on the sides. The fully lined bag also has an interior zipper pocket and adjustable shoulder straps.

The elegance and sophistication of the Andes are present in a sublime design crafted by Kathiana Quispe from Peru. Working with leather in brown and black hues, the artisan creates this sling with an adjustable strap that can also be removed. With cute llama details and a traditional wool accent at the front, the accessory also comes with nickel-plated Zamac fixtures and three exterior compartments for handy use. Then, as the final touch, the bag is equipped with a zippered closure and a polyester lining.

Combining soft black suede with tooled leather, Kathiana Quispe crafts a handsome backpack with Peruvian style. An inset of handloomed wool in the style of Cusco adorns the flap and an inner pocket closes with a zipper. Growing up, the Peruvian artisan had the privilege of watching her father work leather. Today she creates designs of her own with a focus on fashion.

The chakana or Inca Cross is an ancient symbol representing the empire's traditional worldview, symbolizing the union and communication between the natural and spiritual worlds. As a sign present in many classic artworks, Peruvian artisan Waldo Berrios draws inspiration from the figure and creates this alpaca blend hat in a palette of warm and dark hues, with a soft surface that makes it a cozy accessory perfect for this winter.

Cozy and dapper, this hat is a beautiful manifestation of Andean heritage. Knitted from a warm alpaca and wool blend, the chullo hat by Sebastian Alayna Condere features a palette of redwood, black, white and grey shades, all merging in the characteristic earflaps, tassels and classic llama motifs around the piece.

The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco draw inspiration from the earthen colors 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 Center 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 color 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.