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.
My sweetheart loves her gifts from Novica artisans. We feel good about our support for these artists and craftsmen (and women). It was exactly as portrayed and received in a reasonable time.
I gave this hat to my son for Christmas. I wasn't supposed to arrive in time, according to the tracking, but it showed up 3 days before Christmas!
It was so soft and beautiful, my son immediately made it his go-to hat! He lives in Philadelphia and he walks everywhere. Nice and warm!
"We work with Peru's ancestral techniques — from shearing the alpacas, choosing fleece with the best color and texture, classifying it and spinning the yarn by hand — to create each design."
"I was born in the countryside near Lima, and I've lived my life in a rural setting. From the time I was young, I helped my parents with the... 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.