Authentic: an original NOVICA artisan handcrafted fair trade product. Certified: comes with an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity. NOVICA works with Waldo Berrios to craft this item. Exceptional Quality: crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come. Product info: 50% alpaca, 45% acrylic, 5% wool NOVICA, The Impact Marketplace, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer.
About this item: Geometric motifs stretch across the bottom of this ruana in black, golden brown, and ivory colors, featuring a complex design by Peruvian artisan Waldo Berrios. Knit from alpaca blend fibers, the ruana is warm and reversible, capable of fitting any mood.
About our Artist: ‘I was born in Huancayo with a love for my land and a great desire to learn, so my father taught me how to knit when I was very young. I studied industrial engineering, and that's when I met my wife. When I was working as a professor of technical design I started designing using different colors and then translating them into knitted patterns at my father's workshop. After my parents passed away, my wife and I got a small amount of capital to start our own workshop. We started with six sweaters and as they began to sell production began to increase, so did our dedication. We also had to deal with some tough experiences such as being conned, orders that didn't get paid and faulty designs. My focus now is on creating fine knitwear of top quality, and in so doing sharing with the world the beauty of our culture and our Andean textiles. I work with a team of artisans who believe in my objective and I’m thrilled that we all enjoy our line of work so that we'll give it our most.’...
About this item: Geometric motifs stretch across the bottom of this ruana in black, golden brown, and ivory colors, featuring a complex design by Peruvian artisan Waldo Berrios. Knit from alpaca blend fibers, the ruana is warm and reversible, capable of fitting any mood.
- Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
About our Artist: ‘I was born in Huancayo with a love for my land and a great desire to learn, so my father taught me how to knit when I was very young. I studied industrial engineering, and that's when I met my wife. When I was working as a professor of technical design I started designing using different colors and then translating them into knitted patterns at my father's workshop. After my parents passed away, my wife and I got a small amount of capital to start our own workshop. We started with six sweaters and as they began to sell production began to increase, so did our dedication. We also had to deal with some tough experiences such as being conned, orders that didn't get paid and faulty designs. My focus now is on creating fine knitwear of top quality, and in so doing sharing with the world the beauty of our culture and our Andean textiles. I work with a team of artisans who believe in my objective and I’m thrilled that we all enjoy our line of work so that we'll give it our most.’...