decorative turtles

Peru’s textile artistry lands on winter’s new trends. Made of soft baby alpaca yarns, Ana Fernandez’s Nordic-inspired cardigan gives the first step to a dapper ensemble. Its long cut is decorated with a handwoven pattern of blue, beige, and purple hues on a black base tone. Long sleeves, a button-up closure, and a mandarin collar ensure a fitted look, ideal for a versatile wardrobe.

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.