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By Luisa Villavicencio, this handsome men's sweater is attractive and lightweight. Ribbed textures are knitted of natural cotton, with three palo blanco wood buttons. "My family cultivates cotton in several natural colors – jade, cocoa ixcaco and ivory, or crude cotton," the Guatemalan designer says. "In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to weaving it and transforming it into apparel."

Mirna Hernandez develops the traditional shape of a hammock into an inviting. Woven of sturdy cotton and finished by hand, the cozy swing evokes the sands of Montelimar beach. It is suspended from brass rings and a guacimo wood rod, and finished with hand-crocheted trim.

A rich blend of luxurious alpaca wool becomes a handsome men's sweater from the Orkocraft Artisan Association. Blue contrasts with the sleek brown jersey knit to trim the sleeves and hem and form a braid at the neck

Isha Jain selects fiery ruby red for the design of this elegant tunic in dupioni silk. Originating in India, dupioni silk is of middle weight and features slubs that are a natural result of cocoons being spun together. Jain's design features lurex piping on the v-neck and cuffs of the ¾ length sleeves. The tunic is embellished with discreet patterns embroidered with golden sequins and glass beads.

By Luisa Villavicencio, this handsome sweater is cozy but lightweight. Ribbed textures are knitted of natural cotton in ivory with subtle green hues, with three capirona wood buttons. "My family cultivates cotton in several natural colors – jade, ixcaco (cocoa) and ivory, or crude cotton," the Guatemalan designer says. "In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to weaving it and transforming it into apparel."