geometric patterns

From the ancient lands of the Empire, Fernando Cano's newest design captures the magical beauty of the Andes in the stunning textile that composes this garment. Made with a geometric Inca pattern, this 100% alpaca cardigan—from Peru—features long sleeves and a comfortable crew neck, accented with a buttoned closure that combines gloriously with the red base hue.

Look sharp this winter season with Fernando Cano’s classic sweater with a tonal collage of geometric motifs and patterns in shades of red and grey. Knit of 100% alpaca fibers, the sweater features a rib knit crew neck, sleeve cuffs and hem.

Cherry and orange hues allow a captivating illusion in this sublime piece from Peru. Artisan Tomas Sota uses soft baby alpaca yarns to create this sweet piece, perfect for a winter outing. Accented with a honeycomb pattern, this poncho has a shawl collar and border in a graceful ivory hue—allowing the colors to be even more captivating.

Ancestral images become intricate geometric motifs in a shoulder bag for year-round fashion. By artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, its fabric is woven by hand on a backstrap loom, combining blue and with two shades of olive green on a deep red background. They utilize patterns that derive from Inca art and seek to keep the old textile traditions alive.



The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art. The bag is fully lined and opens to reveal a convenient zipper pocket.

All you need to keep you warm, cozy and stylish in the winter is this men's sweater in a combination of burgundy and red featuring an openwork texture forming diamonds. Peruvian artisan Santos Cano designs the modern crew neck sweater made from a fine blend of alpaca, acrylic and wool.

Soft crimson alpaca and wool blend felt becomes a fashionable hat from Peru. Designed by Andeana, it is accented by a handwoven alpaca and wool blend hatband with intricate diamond patterns. This delightful accessory features a structured top and a wide brim. Andeana names the hat Munay, meaning "with love" in Quechua.

Because the band is woven by hand and tinted with natural dyes, its colors can vary, making each hat a unique work of art.

The ancient Inca empire considered its textiles the most valuable treasures in the nation, creating a long lineageof artisans specialized in transforming yarns intoworks of art. Part of this tradition, Peruvian artisanLiceth Principe shows her talent in a cozy cardigandepicting classic Inca motifs in shades of red. Featuring a longer fit, crew neckline, and a covered buttons down the front placket.