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: 100% alpaca Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer!
About this item: Alternating rows of cable stitches with a smooth jersey knit, Alfredo Falcón evokes steep mountain roads. The elegant design is expressed in luxurious baby alpaca wool for a watch cap of perpetual style. Its wide band fits snugly against winter winds.Dry clean or hand washTextile softness: Very Soft -- this item is very soft to the touch
About our Artist: I was born in the capital of Peru on August 7, 1968. When I was but a small I learned from my parents the best weaving techniques – like me, they had learned them from their own parents. This makes us a family entirely devoted to the world of textiles, and we have been for generations. Nowadays I combine weaving by hand and on classic machinery, remaining true to Inca and colonial motifs. I would like for the world to receive through my work high quality products, with modern colors and traditional motifs. I hope you enjoy them! I have been working with Novica for seven years. My workshop is located in the district of Huaycan, a place of refuge for many immigrants who fled central Peru during the times of terrorism. Before collaborating with Novica, I had a small workshop in an industrial park that the government gave me on credit, a place where small producers could work with dignity. It wasn't properly roofed, and its production capacity was limited. I designed and made clothing. My market was limited to a few local shops, and to a single small foreign client who purchased my work from time to time. After joining Novica, my sales increased significantly, and my workshop began to undergo an enormous change. I purchased better tools and materials. My