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Men's Sweaters
76 items
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Gallant Indigo, Men's Indigo Cotton Sweater with a Unique Pattern from India
Mukesh Kumar
$67.99 Wholesale$99.95$67.99 -
Navy Traveler, Men's Zippered 100% Alpaca Sweater in Navy Hues
Fernando Cano
$179.99 Wholesale$179.99 -
Rhombus Spice, Men's 100% Alpaca Sweater with Rhombus Geometric Pattern
Cesar Cano
$177.99 Wholesale$177.99 -
Peruvian Zigzag, Men's Navy and Ecru Cotton Sweater with Zigzag Design
Siza: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Marita Cornejo
$132.99 Wholesale$189.99$132.99 -
Gallant Green, Men's Green Cotton Sweater with a Unique Pattern from India
Mukesh Kumar
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Charcoal Spark, Men's Zippered Grey Cotton Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Vandana Gambhir
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Nasturtium Traveler, Men's Zippered 100% Alpaca Sweater in Nasturtium Hues
Fernando Cano
$179.99 Wholesale$179.99 -
Casual Grey, Light Grey 100% Alpaca Men's Cardigan
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Ricardo and Cesar
$234.99 Wholesale$234.99 -
Little Stitches in Grey, 100% Alpaca Hand-Embroidered Men's Pullover Sweater in Grey
Briseida Huete
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Comfort in Sage, Men's Andean Cotton Blend Pullover Sweater in Green
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Maritza Oviedo
$88.79 Wholesale$147.99$88.79 -
Ecology Class, 100% Recycled Yarn Pullover Sweatshirt in Grey
Jamriang
$54.99 Wholesale$69.95$54.99 -
Jersey Bisque, Eco Friendly Jersey Knit Men's Turtleneck Pullover Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Tomas Sota
$132.99 Wholesale$189.99$132.99 -
Dusty Blue, Men's Blue Pullover Sweater Knit in Peru with 100% Alpaca
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Wilber Calapuja
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Chavin Geometry, Intarsia Knit Alpaca Wool Men's Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Maria Cutipa
$229.99 Wholesale$229.99 -
Dark Horizons, Striped All-Cotton Sweater from Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Patricia Lopez
$167.99 Wholesale$167.99 -
Red Paths, Men's Striped Collared Pullover Sweater in Red and Blue Hues
Violeta Pacheco
$71.99 Wholesale$89.99$71.99 -
Modern Tartan, 100% Alpaca Men's Pullover Sweater in Tones of Grey
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Ricardo and Cesar
$209.99 Wholesale$209.99 -
Mountain Sunset, Men's Fair Trade Alpaca Art Knit Pullover Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL
Fernando Cano
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Licorice Black Adventure, Black Cotton Blend Men's Hoodie Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Violeta Pacheco
$71.99 Wholesale$89.99$71.99 -
Blue Paths, Men's Striped Collared Pullover Sweater in Blue
Violeta Pacheco
$71.99 Wholesale$89.99$71.99 -
Quinoa Leaf, Multicolored Geometric Patterned Men's Pullover Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Maria Cutipa
$199.99 Wholesale$199.99 -
Peru in Three, Men's Blac Grey Baby Alpaca Blend Sweater Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Tomas Sota
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Aventura, Men's 100% Alpaca Brown Geometric Hoodie Jacket from Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Ricardo and Cesar
$264.99 Wholesale$264.99 -
Andean Zigzag, Zigzag Pattern Men's 100% Alpaca Cardigan from Peru
Size: S,M,L
Ricardo and Cesar
$267.99 Wholesale$267.99 -
Reclaimed Chic, Men's Pullover Sweater in Polyester and Baby Alpaca
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Tomas Sota
$85 Wholesale$169.99$85 -
Elevated Style, Men's Stone Washed Cotton Pullover Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Mukesh Kumar
$129.95 Wholesale$129.95 -
Adventure Geometry, Geometric Intarsia Knit 100% Alpaca Men's Sweater
Size: S,XXL
Maria Cutipa
$219.99 Wholesale$219.99 -
Andean Spruce, Men's Andean Alpaca Cardigan Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL
Ricardo and Cesar
$287.99 Wholesale$287.99 -
Olive Leaf, Men's Cotton Sweater Vest from India
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Vandana Gambhir
$27.99 Wholesale$39.99$27.99 -
Classic Warmth in Black, Men's Crew Neck Cotton Blend Pullover in Black from Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Violeta Pacheco
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
Lines & Stitches, 100% Alpaca Men's Pullover with Hand-Embroidered Motifs
Briseida Huete
$229.99 Wholesale$229.99 -
Andean Spruce, Men's 100% Alpaca Pullover from Peru
Size: S,M,L
Ricardo and Cesar
$274.99 Wholesale$274.99 -
Varsity Classic, Andes Men's Black Alpaca Blend Lettermen Cardigan Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Marita Cornejo
$145.59 Wholesale$207.99$145.59 -
Taupe Sensations, Men's Knit Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Taupe and Ivory
Maritza Oviedo
$224.99 Wholesale$224.99 -
Stairway to the Heavens, Multicolor Alpaca Men's Geometric Knit Pullover Sweater
Size: L
Maria Cutipa
$219.99 Wholesale$219.99 -
Robin's Egg, Recycled Fiber & Baby Alpaca Men's Pullover in Light Azure
Size: S,M,L,XXL
Tomas Sota
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Textures & Diamonds, Men's Alpaca Blend Sweater in Red and Burgundy Made in Peru
Santos Cano
$139.99 Wholesale$139.99 -
Warm Adventure in Indigo, Men's V-Neck Cotton Blend Pullover in Indigo from Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Violeta Pacheco
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
Andean Homeland, Multicolor Alpaca Men's Sweater with Forest Green
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Fernando Cano
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Casual Style in Ivory, Solid Ivory Pima Cotton Crew Neck Men's Sweater from Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL
Zoila Olaechea
$110.59 Wholesale$157.99$110.59 -
Orcopampa Prowler, Andean Brown and Blue Alpaca Blend Men's Sweater
Size: S
Orkocraft Artisan Association
$87.99 Wholesale$109.99$87.99 -
Night Rhombus, Men's 100% Alpaca Sweater with Black Geometric Pattern
Cesar Cano
$177.99 Wholesale$177.99 -
Moss Braids, Men's Dark Green 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater From Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Wilber Calapuja
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Grey Mixtures, Men's Handloomed Grey 100% Baby Alpaca Pullover Sweater
Maritza Oviedo
$209.99 Wholesale$209.99 -
Nasca Labyrinth, Azure and Sunrise Men's 100% Alpaca Pullover from Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Fernando Cano
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Maya Gentleman, Unique Handspun Cotton Pullover Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL
Luisa Villavicencio
$129.99 Wholesale$129.99 -
Cozy Pearl Grey, Pearl Grey Alpaca Cable Knit Men's Cardigan with Zipper
Wilber Calapuja
$194.99 Wholesale$194.99 -
Colca Canyon, Patterned Blue and Burgundy Alpaca Men's Knit Sweater
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Fernando Cano
$169.99 Wholesale$169.99 -
Warm Adventure in Black, Men's V-Neck Cotton Blend Pullover from Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Violeta Pacheco
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
Peruvian Indigo, Indigo Men's 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater from Peru
Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL
Marita Cornejo
$146.99 Wholesale$209.99$146.99
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Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.
Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
Since time immemorial, jewelry has been used as a personal ornament, religious signification, or tastes in fashion. Today's handcrafted artisan jewelry is no different. In West Africa, leather is prized by certain tribes and connotes a connection to culture. In Indonesia, black coral, or Akar Bahar, is believed to protect the wearer from witchcraft and evil, and so it is used in many jewelry items for men. In Peru, leaders adorned themselves with garments that were exclusive to their rank, so men's jewelry not only indicated their function, but was also steeped in iconography, religious code, and emblems of power and prestige. In India, artisan jewelry incorporates the motifs of Om, a spiritual symbol signifying the essence of consciousness, and Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings who is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Today, artisans working in these classical styles preserve the heritage that was passed down to them over time.
To understand the significance of traditional, handcrafted men's rings, we need to talk about stones. All over the world, stones reveal deep cultural connections to the land, belief systems, and aspirations. In Peru, artisan jewelry makes use of chrysocolla (also known as "Peruvian turquoise"), which was used by the Incas as an inlay in their goldwork. They believed it calmed their emotions and strengthened their immune defenses because it had medicinal powers. In Bali, kecubung (Amethyst) is incorporated into handmade rings because it brings peace to those who wear it. Kalimaya (Opal) is believed to stabilize the mental well-being of the wearer. In Guatemala, jade is the stone of choice, as the Mayans attributed special powers to it, believing it symbolized life, fertility, and power. In India, onyx is a stone of vigor and stamina, which strengthens self-confidence, banishes grief, and stimulates wise decision-making. Lapis lazuli relieves anger and negative thoughts and eases frustrations. Tigers eye stone aids harmony and balance and helps release fear and anxiety. The list of unique stones is as long as the master craftspeople who use them in their traditional jewelry.
From wedding rings to religious symbols, men's rings have carried tremendous significance throughout history. In West Africa, rings were originally used to represent God's unmatched power and the authority of mankind on earth. In India, handcrafted rings have been used to symbolize everything from devotion and fidelity to eternity and belief in a deity. Today, like in many cultures, Indian rings represent love, engagement and marriage. Pre-Hispanic cultures in Central America and South America used handmade jewelry to denote social position, rank, as well as personal adornment. Metal, bone, shell, and stoneparticularly jadewere chosen for beauty and durability. Even the choice of metal has meaning in particular cultures. The Incas, for example, believed that gold was a sacred metal sent by the sun god, Inti, and all mines belonged to the emperor, who protected his metals with great zeal.
Men have worn rings since ancient times as a personal ornament, a sign of social position, official rank, or a symbol of religious beliefs. Handmade jewelry may reflect changes in fashion, but it remains rooted in the history and culture of a people and place. Each unique ring reveals the artistic sensibility of its maker, yet certain symbols and motifs appear frequently. In India, the Om motif has special cultural significance as a sacred spiritual symbol. It signifies ultimate reality, or consciousness. In Bali, the Om Kara, or Ongkara, represents five elements: wind, fire, ether, water, air, and earth, which correspond to different aspects of the human body. Religion and mythology are also manifest in traditional jewelry. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, is revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. In Bali, Barong is a lion-like mythical creature that symbolizes victory and spiritual protection. These symbols and others can be found on handmade rings from around the world and are ways of honoring history, culture, and spirituality.
More than a mere fashion statement, men's jewelry, including bracelets, have been worn throughout history to communicate cultural, religious, and social beliefs. Prehistoric man adorned his wrists with bones and shells to ward off evil spirits. Wealthy men wore bracelets made of gold and silver to display their power and status. Bracelets evolved over time from good luck charms to status symbols to modern style accessories. All the while, they pick up and preserve meaning from the past. In Peru, gold and silver bracelets were meant to complement each other symbolically. Gold represented the sun, the day, and the masculine. Silver represented the moon, the night, and the feminine. These two bright, powerful metals held one another in balance. In Central America, natural materials decorated men's jewelry to signify a connection to place. Metals, bone, shells, bird feathers (especially the beautiful quetzal bird), and carved stones (particularly jade for its power of fertility and life) protected and decorated the wearer.
Handcrafted mens jewelry captures our undying passion for symbols and meaning through a variety of designs, emblems, and carvings. In ancient Peru, men wore necklaces adorned with pendants of human, animal, and divine characters. A common symbol that has withstood the test of time is the Andean Chakana, or the staggered cross, that attests to the relationship between humankind and the cosmos. In Bali, mens jewelry integrated the cross, the sign of freedom, and Ongkara symbol for oneness and spirituality. In Central America, carved glyphs were commonly used. Animal figures and bird feathers (like the quetzal and macaw) had special significance, as did natural stones. In India, Om and Ganesha symbols are used for protection, prosperity and purity. In West Africa, Gye nyame, symbolizing Gods deep power and infinite knowledge, is still used on necklaces.
There is no right way to wear mens rings. Right hand, left hand, ring finger or thumb, where you place your ring is as much a matter of preference and comfort as it is style. Besides the common ring finger to signify love or marriage, other fingers of note are the index finger, which symbolizes power, leadership, and authority in some cultures, and the thumb, which can signify wealth. Wherever you choose to don it, a handmade ring should be as unique as the man who wears it.
The materials that comprise handmade artisan necklaces are as varied as the makers themselves. Craftspeople all over the world use metals, like sterling silver, gold, copper and brass, to perfect their designs. Cotton or nylon cord and leather are also common materials used in traditional mens jewelry. Wooden beads, cow bones, coconut shells, bamboo, and gemstones all adorn mens necklaces from across the globe.
Featured Reviews
NANCY
Jan 8, 2023
Beautiful, comfortable and warm.
The craftsmanship is wonderful. The design is fabulous. Everything bout this cardigan is welcoming. Highly recommended.
Patricia A
Jan 13, 2020
Unique
Such a beutiful design with perfect color combination, textual interest, and clever design. Warm waves indeed, like sunlight sparkling on ocean waves. Sizing is just right. He loves it.
Peggy
Apr 3, 2023
Gifted to my husband
He’s very particular about his clothing, usually black. I took a chance for Christmas and he LOVES. IT! The knit pattern and texture is manly. I didn’t know if he’d reject it or not. NOT! In his words, I love the pattern, it’s warm and comfortable. ??
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