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Cardigans are a beloved winter season accessory because they are comfortable, cozy and also fashionable. Stun with this long-sleeved, button-front cardigan in light blue knitted by hand from a soft alpaca blend that Peru's Maritza Pacori fills with charm thanks to the cable knit and ribbed accents as well as floral and leaf motifs.

Drawing inspiration from the majestic peacock and richAndean textile heritage, Peru’s Maria Cutipa createsthis remarkable intarsia knit cardigan in a deep blueshade. The shawl collar cardigan is expertly crafted from100% alpaca yarn and is adorned with embroideredfloral, leaf and geometric patterns, with an impressivepeacock motif at the back that steals the show. Addingto its charm are the handpainted ceramic buttons whichcloses the front, elevating the garment to a work of art.Front patch pockets.

In the open markets of towns throughout the Peruvian Altiplano, one can find stalls full of fresh flowers. Some of the blooms have been used for hundreds of years to create natural dyes, like the yellow kiko flower, part of the daisy family. Designed by Aldo Norero, this gorgeous reversible alpaca-blend cardigan is decorated on the front, back, and long sleeves with trailing kiko blooms and vines, featuring hand-embroidered embellishments on a blue and black base hue on each side.