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Bold geometric motifs make this classic sweater from Peru’s Fernando Cano a standout. The pullover is knit from soft, warm 100% alpaca yarns, while the contrasting motifs are knit with bouclé yarns, giving them dimensional texture. The sweater is finished with a ribbed collar, cuffs and hem.

This handsome men's pullover is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Designed by Wilber Calapuja in Peru, the zip-neck sweater is knit from soft, warm 100% alpaca wool in a heathered mushroom shade. Mixed cable and rib stitches add textural interest.

Long before the Inca, the Aymara developed complex textiles. Knit by Bolivian artisans, the rich contrasting rows of intricate stitches reflect the muted palette of the autumn altiplano. This 100% alpaca crew neck pullover sweater is finished with ribbed cuffs and hem.

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.

Artisan Ana Fernandez of Peru designs this men's long-sleeve pullover sweater made from luxuriously soft 100% alpaca wool. In shades of brown and grey, the striped sweater features 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.”

Artisan Ana Fernandez of Peru designs this men's long-sleeve pullover sweater made from luxuriously soft 100% alpaca wool. In shades of grey and brown, the sweater features 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.”