warm sweaters

Whether it's a workday or a Saturday, this pretty, lightweight pullover sweater will serve your needs and match your mood. Peru's Violeta Pacheco designs the cotton and viscose blend sweater, which features a crew neck and short sleeves. The artisan creates the sweater in warm white with stripes of petal pink and blue.

This preppy twist on classic plaid skirt will look fantastic with lady-like heels and even cooler with a pair of grungy combat boots. Cristina Villalobos designs it in a maxi length with a side slit in a pink, light blue, and navy plaid pattern. Pair it with a simple tank top for summer or a warm turtleneck sweater and tights for winter. The cool cotton blend knit makes it a great pick for travel.

Cristina's work draws inspiration from traditional Peruvian techniques and materials, contemporary styles, and retro glamour. She is currently juggling working as a designer with finishing school and raising her son.

Peruvian artisan Adbel Ataurima teams with Cerapio Vallejo to bring us a lovely garment inspired by Andean culture. This cotton blend cardigan is perfect for any occasion, as its design in tones of ivory, green, yellow, flamingo, cherry, magenta and laurel matches a wide range of styles. The traditional details add a unique cultural significance, making this design a tasteful choice.

Bring on those 70s vibes. Violeta Pacheco designs this lightweight cardigan with warm summer nights in mind using a soft and breathable cotton blend. A feminine peach and indigo stripe pattern runs across the chest and both sleeves. Try it tucked into high-waisted jeans or an a-line skirt for a cool, retro-inspired look.

Violeta Pacheco fell into the textile arts after working as an assistant for a well-known craftsman in Lima. After saving enough money to purchase her own knitting machines, she decided to take the leap into creating her own line of designs.