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The traditional Andean elegance rests in the details that decorate this loomed design by master artisan Fernando Cano. As an inheritor of the ancient techniques that once made the stunning textiles of the Inca Empire, Fernando creates today a gallant pullover made from 100% alpaca yarns. Geometric motifs merge elegantly on a navy base hue, completing the cozy design, which is also equipped with long sleeves and a crew neck.

Crafted on a traditional loom, Maritza Oviedo's cardigan combines dapper Andean style with comfort. Directly from Peru, this gallant garment is woven from 100% baby alpaca yarns in a blue hue, which complements the grey geometric pattern. In addition, the design features a V-neckline, a button-up closure, long sleeves and ribbed cuffs for fitted wear.

Midnight, cerulean and grey hues illustrate the nights in the Andean mountains, all captured in this gallant alpaca pullover. Made by Fernando Cano on a traditional loom, this soft garment features a chevron pattern that enhances the piece's elegant style. A simple crew neck and long sleeves help to create a cozy classic sweater.

Wrapping yourself in this sumptuous scarf feels like winter’s most delicious secret—a cascade of baby alpaca, Pima cotton, modal and nylon blend that captures warmth while letting texture tell the story. Bold chevron patterns dance across the hand-loomed fabric, transforming everyday outfits into expressions of quiet sophistication. Peruvian artisans Raquel and Gregor create a luxurious accessory that balances visual drama with practical comfort.

Two sides of the trendy Andean style are present in a handwoven design by Liceth Principe. Working with alpaca blend yarn, the Peruvian artisan creates this pretty hat featuring a cool palette of white, grey and blue hues, all bringing Inca motifs to life. On top of that, the design comes in a reversible style, with one side showing a layered pattern and the other a flat one.

Patiently handwoven on the backstrap loom, ancient motifs recall the splendor of the Inca empire, when such textiles were more highly prized than gold. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco craft a handbag of timeless beauty, combining blue and with two shades of red on a dark blue background. They name their design for Chinchero, where time seems to have stood still for centuries and the Quechua language is spoken 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.