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Designer Luisa Villavicencio and her family maintain the last remaining cotton farm in Guatemala, where they produce the materials used in their natural fashions. This laid-back poncho is created using undyed cotton and reclaimed denim fibers in a striking asymmetrical design with fringe details.
Luisa's family cultivates cotton in several natural colors, and the family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton to transforming it into apparel. Says Luisa, "There are 80 artisans working with us. Some are civil war widows. Others always felt that they couldn't do anything, and we've been able to change that negative self image... A lot of families depend on us. I feel I have a great duty to them, to my parents and to my country, whose textile tradition should not be lost."

Mysterious blue motifs emerge from muted plum clouds, whispering of sapphire dreams. Desak Nyoman Parwati explores their nuances of color in an intricate batik design. She crafts this extraordinary robe with a flattering front-wrap style, wide sleeves and matching belt for leisure beauty.

This handpainted batik robe is a truly original work of art. Sunlight, water, dye and temperature all factor into the look of the finished robe. This should be considered a unique design made especially for you. Colors and pattern placement will vary.

Spiral patterns in shades of light grey-blue and white create a mesmerizing design on this tunic top by Hari and Arthur. Tassels at the tie neckline and a band of turquoise blue fabric add attractive details to the blouse, which is handmade from 100% rayon.

Known as baby alpaca, the fine alpaca fleece of the season's first shearing is makes this thigh-length sweater coat so irresistibly soft. Peru's Ana Fernandez knits the swirling floral pattern, inspired by 19th-century baroque textiles. This luxurious garment buttons up the front.

Wilber Calapuja of Peru designs a soft pullover sweater as comfortable and stylish as your favorite pair of jeans. The V-neck, long sleeve sweater is made with a blend of soft and warm baby alpaca, the fleece from the first shearing of the season that results in the finest fiber, with resilient polyamide and wool. Azure blue and snow white yarn are intertwined in the knitting process to create a look like the softest denim, or a dreamy afternoon sky.