work dresses

Revel in style this holiday season in this handsome sweaters from Peruvian designer Fernando Cano. Soft textures, tonal color palettes and a relaxed fit will make these your go-to layer for warmth, comfort and style. Knit of 100% alpaca fibers finished with a wide rib crew-neck, sleeve cuff and hem.

Revel in style this holiday season in this handsome sweaters from Peruvian designer Fernando Cano. Soft textures, tonal color palettes and a relaxed fit will make these your go-to layer for warmth, comfort and style. Knit of 100% alpaca fibers finished with a wide rib crew-neck, sleeve cuff and hem.

Step out in style with this one-of-a-kind vintage fabric skirt, crafted in Thailand from repurposed Hmongtextiles. Each pleated panel features bold, brightgeometric hill tribe motifs—no two skirts are alike,making yours truly unique. The weighty cottonskirt is fully lined with a comfortable elasticwaist make it perfect for fall layering. A beautifulfusion of heritage and contemporary style

Travel for work doesn't have to be boring. With its dazzling patterns, Nana Abena Afriyie Darko's woven garment bag is sure to keep things interesting. Crafted in Ghana, the cotton bag features a zippered closure to keep your best clothes clean and wrinkle-free.

Drawing inspiration from the majestic peacock and richAndean textile heritage, Peru’s Maria Cutipa createsthis remarkable intarsia knit cardigan in a deep blueshade. The shawl collar cardigan is expertly crafted from100% alpaca yarn and is adorned with embroideredfloral, leaf and geometric patterns, with an impressivepeacock motif at the back that steals the show. Addingto its charm are the handpainted ceramic buttons whichcloses the front, elevating the garment to a work of art.Front patch pockets.

Capturing the colors of Delhi, this area rug is offered by Indian artisan Sonik Sethi. Local artisans work on a traditional loom, weaving this rug by hand from wool. Colorful stripes and chevron patterns decorate the length of this rug, which is accented at the ends with fringes.

Your gatherings around a table full of delicacies will now have a graceful complement, thanks to Mayra Leticia Hernandez's newest creation. As an expert in the field, the artisan works on a traditional loom to create this cotton table runner, whose handwoven design of colorful geometric motifs gives a modern turn to the rainbows that often decorate the Guatemalan landscapes. These vibrant hues rest on a gorgeous alabaster base tone, finishing with cute fringes.

Intricate geometric motifs come to life in radiant colors derived from natural dyes. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco work with ancestral techniques to create fashion for today and always. This elegant ruana cape is woven by hand of fine alpaca wool, prized by the ancient Inca for its lightweight warmth. The cloak of many colors includes red, goldenrod yellow, fuchsia and orange, among others.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art.

In all the colors of a fiesta, cotton yarns are handwoven together on a traditional backstrap loom. They create the intricate stripes and X patterns of this shawl from Guatemala. Elena Ixtamer creates this artisanal shawl, which is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. Hand-knotted fringe work accents the ends of this marvelous accessory.