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Captivating and enchanting stars go around this cotton belt inspired by the ancient Inca textiles. Named Chaska—the Quechua word for "star"—Paul Lopez's newest creation boasts a palette of red, yellow and green hues marvelously arranged in glorious geometric details that allow a stylish look.

Wilber Calapuja conjures white glyph-like stars underscored by red for the stunning design of this cardigan. Featuring an open front with wide lapels and long sleeves, the cardigan is perfect for the follower of contemporary ethnic fashions. Calapuja knits the ruana with genuine alpaca wool, long treasured in the Andean region for its incredible soft and lightweight warmth.

Preserving ancestral techniques, artisans of the Zenu Community in Colombia craft this delightful cuff bracelet. The wide cuff starts with a plastic base, which is wrapped with carefully woven caña flecha fibers in strawberry red and off-white. The design creates the illusion of three bracelets rather than one.

Artisans of the Zenu Community in Colombia craft this beautiful cuff bracelet in an effort to maintain ancestral traditions and techniques. The wide cuff starts with a plastic base, which is wrapped with carefully woven caña flecha fibers in strawberry red and off-white. The design creates the illusion of three bracelets rather than one.

A quiet llama in a gracious meditative pose invites you to explore the Andean style, starting with Kathiana Quispe's newest accessory. The Peruvian artisan, known for her exquisite designs, presents this leather sling bag whose braided strap allows for a comfortable sensation. The piece, in a palette of warm hues, has a convenient snap closure—accented with floral details— and a zippered interior pocket, allowing you to enjoy your journeys with a carefree sensation.

Made entirely by hand, this beautiful contemporary bag showcases the ancestral weaving traditions preserved by the women artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. The compact purse exemplifies the incredible time and dedication it takes to produce a handmade work of art. In the highlands they call home, before they can begin to weave the fabric for the bag, the women must first raise and shear the alpacas and llamas to obtain the wool, then dye and spin the fleece before it is ready to be woven into fabric on a traditional backstrap loom. From start to finish, the time taken to produce each bag spans the seasons. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.