classy robes

Guatemala's classic textile artistry creates a sublime piece in pink and beige hues. As a design by master artisan Elena Ixtamer, this 100% cotton scarf decorates its striped pattern with fringes and a lovely lightweight drape.

Cool greens and brown meet ivory as Raquel and Gregor create a beautiful palette of earthen colors. Working in natural silk and fine baby alpaca wool, they weave a classic shawl. Baby alpaca refers to the fleece from the season's first shearing.

With horizontal stripes in bone and dusty lilac, this woman's knit top has a classic yet casual design. Made from 100% pima cotton, the comfortable shirt from Paola Cuentas has a V-shaped neckline and three-quarter sleeves; the Peruvian artisan accents these and the bottom hem with ivory bands. With its light drape and soft material, the top is perfect for a casual weekend of errands and brunch.

Wrap yourself in warmth and style with this vibrant baby alpaca scarf. Expertly handwoven on traditional looms by skilled Peruvian artisans, each stripe and fringe is infused with their ancestral weaving knowledge. Wilmer Vilchez embraces traditional craft to design a contemporary explosion of color, mingling fiery tones of orange and yellow with classic black for an utterly fashionable look. Soft as a caress against your skin, baby alpaca wool brings lavish coziness to the elegant drape of this unique accessory.

The colors of the firmament, when the sun finally bids day farewell, inspire the vibrant design of this alpaca hat. Fernando Cano creates vibrant patterns as he knits the hat in shades of plum, orange, green and brown. Alpaca has been prized in the Andean region for centuries thanks to its warm and lightweight fleece.

Vertical bands of earth tones distinguish this classic poncho for men. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco work with ancestral techniques to create fashion for today and always. Woven by hand of fine alpaca wool, prized by the ancient Inca for its lightweight warmth, its colors come from natural dyes. Geometric motifs pay tribute to the traditions of Chinchero, where time seems to have stood still for centuries.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art.

With a soft, tufted texture, this Peruvian scarf is handwoven from 100% baby alpaca wool, with multicolored stripes that stretch its length. The scarf is designed by Raquel and Gregor, who take pride in aiding local artisans and families with their work.

Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.