peruvian crafts

This unisex skull-style beanie cap, crafted by artistan Edison Canal in Cusco, Peru, is perfect for any outdoor adventure. Made from a cozy blend of alpaca, acrylic, and wool, it is lightweight, durable, breathable and comfortable. It can be worn under other headwear and fits perfectly in a pocket or bag.  

This terrific hat features gunmetal and saddle brown tones, great neutral colors, and it's reversible so you get options for how to wear it. Artisan Waldo Berrios, a native of Huancayo, Peru, crafts the warm cable-knit hat in a soft alpaca, acrylic, and wool blend.

Artisan crafted using soft alpaca fibers, this fabulous reversible hat from Wilfredo Herencia of Peru is the ideal accessory for staying warm. "Knitting is one of my great passions," says Wilfredo, "I share that passion with my team, the female knitters who work with me." Featuring a braided cable and ribbed pattern, the cap has a classic style; its neutral camel and coffee colors are universally flattering and will harmonize with a variety of winter outfits.

Hand-knit textures revel in the yana (the Quechua word for "black") hue of this hat. Alfredo Falcon crafts the piece from 100% alpaca, its subdued design imbued with Peruvian style. The alpaca thrives at the extraordinarily high altitudes of the Andes, resulting in a fiber of unparalleled softness and warmth. A hip accessory for the winter wardrobe.

Collaborating with the development of different traditional communities around the country, Dr. James Vreeland has combined the expertise of local cotton and alpaca wool producers with the high-quality Peruvian craftsmanship, creating a series of accessories and garments perfect for those chilly winter days.

This time, Vreeland and his team craft a cozy hat using a baby alpaca blend and copper fibers, allowing the design to have a soft and warm texture. On top of that, the piece features a beige hue that preserves the environment as it is obtained from natural dyes.