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By Luisa Villavicencio, this handsome men's sweater is attractive and lightweight. Ribbed textures are knitted of natural cotton, with three palo blanco wood buttons. "My family cultivates cotton in several natural colors – jade, cocoa ixcaco and ivory, or crude cotton," the Guatemalan designer says. "In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to weaving it and transforming it into apparel."

By Luisa Villavicencio, this handsome sweater is cozy but lightweight. Ribbed textures are knitted of natural cotton in ivory with subtle green hues, with three capirona wood buttons. "My family cultivates cotton in several natural colors – jade, ixcaco (cocoa) and ivory, or crude cotton," the Guatemalan designer says. "In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to weaving it and transforming it into apparel."

The pandemic has been tough for everyone, including Joelle Perret, a French woman who was raised in Costa Rica. She worked in tourism previously but, when COVID hit, she and her husband decided to "reinvent themselves" taking the macramé she did as a hobby and turning it into a source of income. One of their designs is this charming petite shoulder bag, knotted from 100% cotton and lined in cotton.

Peruvian artisans Raquel and Gregor design and hand-weave this ivory shawl from baby alpaca and silk blend. Beautiful and elegant as it can be, this shawl is the perfect accessory for any occasion.

This open-front shrug is a versatile wardrobe staple perfect for layering and travel. The stretchy, loose knit fabric allows for a one-size design with three-quarter-length sleeves for a modern touch. Whether worn open for a casual vibe or tied at the front for a more polished look, this piece transitions effortlessly from day to night.