NOVICA Baby Alpaca Blend Pullover Sweater, 'Earthy Threads'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Peruvian artisan Alfredo Falcon designs an elaborate dance of geometric motifs, presented in beautiful sunset rich colors. The relaxed V neck sweater, knitted using a soft alpaca blend will add a harmonious mix of sophistication and Andean cultural richness to your wardrobe. Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch|Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch|Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch|Hand wash with mild detergentAbout our Artist: Update (June, 2019) I come from a humble family of textile artisans and my first jobs were making sweaters that we sold later in a small store in Huaraz ??? an Andean city famous among tourists and mountain sportsmen. Everything went well until our town was hit by the earthquake of 1970. After the natural disaster, tourism and local commerce decreased. Added to this was the violence unleashed by Sendero Luminoso, a radical Maoist group that bled the country with terrorist attacks and forced many inhabitants of rural areas to migrate to the big cities. That was how I arrived at a settlement located east of Lima. There, I started a new life. I thought the only way out of poverty was moving away from textiles so I started studying accounting. Eventually I got a steady job, but then the company went bankrupt in the economic crisis and I was fired. I then put everything I had learned to the test and set up a small workshop for creating alpaca apparel. I began to design and make clothing with various techniques. Little by little, I bought my knitting machines and I made hats, scarves and sweaters, which were immediately received

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Alfredo Falcon to craft this item
• Exceptional quality: Crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come
• Product details: Alpaca