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Peruvian designer Anaychay presents this fabulous 100% alpaca pullover sweater. What appears from a distance to be a sort of argyle pattern is actually Andean women with braids, wearing ponchos and traditional hats. The soft, warm sweater is knit by hand using the intarsia technique.

Artisan Teodolinda Seguil of Peru transforms a gourd into a charming sling bag with Andean motifs. After hand-carving the gourd, Teodolinda hand-paints in colorful shades every floral and bird detail that embellishes her creation. This sling bag features an adjustable strap and leather tabs that hold the snap closure, creating a unique and lovely accessory.

Hand knit using the intarsia technique, this cardigan sweater designed by Anaychay in Peru is stunning. The artisans use soft, warm 100% alpaca wool, a fiber highly prized by the ancient Inca. The front of the sweater features a bold graphic llama design in black, white, spice and emerald; the back is solid black.