peru textiles

This artsy cardigan is the perfect statement piece. Patricia Lopez knits it from grey cotton with an abstract jacquard pattern in punchy red and beige tones. Try it out with jeans or paired with a smart skirt.

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.

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.

The magnificent Inca Empire left the world a legacy of stunning textiles ornamented with intricate geometric patterns, often in a palette of vibrant hues. As heiress of the ancient Andean culture, Peruvian artisan Maria Cutipa crafts a 100% alpaca cardigan sweater in a kimono style with trendy short sleeves, an open front and elegant fringes dangling from the piece. The garment is also embellished with classic Inca motifs in a warm color scheme, making this unique design a symbol of the artist's beloved homeland.

Perfect for keeping warm during the cold months, this men's cardigan is designed by Peruvian artisan Fernando Cano. He works with soft 100% alpaca yarns, knitting this masculine sweater with intricate wave patterns in azure and sunrise with graphite trim. A button front and shawl collar complete this cold weather necessity.