I visited Peru last year and made the mistake of not purchasing one of these hats. Thank heaven for Novica and their support for artisans! I finally got the hat I wished I had gotten when in Peru.
Thick and well fitting beanie. Very warm and holds up when washed and put in the dryer. I’ve gotten many compliments on my new hat. Goes with everything.
I will cherish this and pass it to my granddaughter!
This is a beautiful alpaca beret. The detail is superb and a what a work of art. I generally have a problem with getting a hat of any kind to fit my head. Most of the time they are to big on me. This one fit perfect!! I will war e this beret for years to come!
"When I was a small child, my parents began teaching me to knit. Like me, they learned them from their own parents. So we are a family devoted to the world of textile arts for generations."
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... read more
The Summer Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.