outdoor wear

Ruggedly built for outdoor adventure but classic enough for evenings in town, this Shetland wool cardigan is an excellent choice for travel. The sweater is knit by a 135-year-old mill in Hawick, a town along the Teviot River in the southeastern Scottish Borders known for its knitwear. Along with angling in the local rivers, Hawick outdoor culture is marked by the annual Common Riding, where hundreds of riders on horseback celebrate a 16th-century victory over an English raiding party. This Shetland wool sweater is designed to withstand the brisk weather of the British Isles. Its natural water-resistance and moisture-wicking properties keep you warm and dry. Microfiber elbow patches and quilted microfiber on the chest help resist wear and tear from bags and camera straps.

The simple design of our zip-front sweater hides a 500-year history of wool textiles in Scotland. The unique material--felted lamb’s-wool that’s softer and cozier than synthetic fleece, but with all the advantages of natural wool--is made by Lochaven in the heart of Scotland’s traditional textile district of Stewarton. Our grey-trimmed, felted lamb’s-wool sweater is soft and naturally water-resistant, both wind-resistant and breathable. By training young apprentices in knitting, felting, and sewing techniques, they help keep time-honored textile traditions alive and constantly bring new ideas into the industry. They’ve even become a respected costume creator for Hollywood films, including all of the Hogwarts school uniforms for the Harry Potter movies.

Woven by hand, precious alpaca brings beauty and lightweight warmth to this generous ruana cape from Peru. Stefano Basso selects baby alpaca — the fine fleece from the season's first sheering — in combinable shades of ash and slate grey. The ends are finished with fringe.

Indigenous Bolivian craftsman translate grecas--repeating geometric patterns--from the traditional garments of the Tarabuco region in this men's three-quarter-zip pullover sweater. The design is an interpretation of barroco mestizo style, in which indigenous and Spanish cultures have struck an aesthetic balance. This lightweight and cozy 100% alpaca sweater is hand knit by artisans in Bolivia.

Soft cotton threads are patiently hand-woven into a spacious hammock. Utilizing ancestral techniques, skilled artisans create this beautiful work and adorn its edges with long fringe, crocheted and knotted by hand. From Maya Artists of the Yucatan, its twin stretchers are carved from pinewood.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Boiled wool has a long history in outerwear made for life in the European Alps. This men's charcoal grey travel vest translates that tradition to the South American Andes, using a soft baby alpaca wool blend for a lightweight, naturally water- and wind-resistant garment. The zip-front vest features two front slash pockets and a chest pocket.

Crafted by the Arrieta Roman Family of artisans from Costa Rica, this handwoven hammock chair takes comfort to a new level. Made with a dark brown laurel wood frame, its green, yellow, white and purple striped fabric is handwoven with a blend of recycled cotton and polyester fabric trimmings reclaimed from garment factories. A row of fringe hangs from each end of the seat, and the chair back can be adjusted to four different positions.

Crafted by Costa Rica's Arrieta Roman Family artisans, this handwoven hammock chair takes comfort to a new level. Made with a dark brown laurel wood frame, its cappuccino-colored fabric with white stripes is handwoven with a blend of recycled cotton and polyester fabric trimmings reclaimed from garment factories. A row of fringe hangs from each end of the seat, and the chair back can be adjusted to four different positions.