sweater designs

Peruvian designer Anaychay presents this fabulous 100% alpaca pullover sweater. What appears from a distance to be a sort of argyle pattern is actually Andean women with braids, wearing ponchos and traditional hats. The soft, warm sweater is knit by hand using the intarsia technique.

Pre-Hispanic motifs go all over this soft sweater crafted by Peruvian artisan Santos Cano. Using an acrylic, alpaca and wool blend, Santos designs every detail of the garment, choosing a palette of beige and white hues. Furthermore, the item features a comfortable crew neck, long sleeves for cozy wear, and a buttoned closure.

The magnificent Inca Empire left the world a legacy of stunning textiles ornamented with intricate geometric patterns, often in a palette of vibrant hues. As heiress of the ancient Andean culture, Peruvian artisan Maria Cutipa crafts a 100% alpaca cardigan sweater in a kimono style with trendy short sleeves, an open front and elegant fringes dangling from the piece. The garment is also embellished with classic Inca motifs in a warm colour scheme, making this unique design a symbol of the artist's beloved homeland.

Designed like a staff, the image of the shango or spiritual doctor is impressive. In ancient times, the Abeokuta people of Nigeria would use the shango with people suspected of lying. They were made to swear to it, and if they failed to speak the truth, it was believed that lightning would strike them. Bright Kofi Agbetey hand-carves this admirable wall sculpture from sese wood, adding painted details and a heavily weathered finish.

Peruvian artisan Adbel Ataurima teams with Cerapio Vallejo to bring us a lovely garment inspired by Andean culture. This cotton blend cardigan is perfect for any occasion, as its design in tones of ivory, green, yellow, flamingo, cherry, magenta and laurel matches a wide range of styles. The traditional details add a unique cultural significance, making this design a tasteful choice.