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Product ID: 458105
The unique shades of the minerals found among the Andean mountains in Peru inspire artisan Alfredo Falcon to create this stylish ruana, the perfect complement to your winter ensemble. Knit from a soft alpaca blend in spice, antique ivory and smoke hues, this versatile layering accessory features subtle crochet details for added artisanal texture.
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Rich color, will make perfect gift
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Bought this for my mother-in-law. Very soft; she loved it!
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Soft, elegant scarf just right as a gift.
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You can find our alpaca blend ruana 'Mountain Minerals' by Alfredo Falcon in clothing categories such as Geometric Wraps & Ruanas, Alpaca Wraps & Ruanas, Alpaca Wool Wraps & Ruanas, Acrylic Wraps & Ruanas and Wool Wraps & Ruanas. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Moving On Up
Alfredo's sales have more than tripled since he started with Novica. He began with a few assistants and now has grown to employ full-time employees and several other women who help fulfill his orders. Many of the women who work for him are able to provide essentials for their homes like mattresses, refrigerators, and other appliances.
Microcredit Financing
Alfredo Falcon has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2550 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to stock up on the alpaca wool he uses in his apparel and accessories.
Job Creator
Alfredo currently provides full-time jobs to a single mother, a man trying to fund his education, and several women who are bringing income to their households.
Enabling Education
Alfredo currently supports English studies for his four nephews, with the hope that it will help them achieve a better future.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
"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