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These convertible alpaca and wool gloves from Peru's Liceth Principe are the perfect solution for those who want the warmth of traditional gloves without sacrificing the dexterity of fingerless mitts. They feature geometric motifs inspired by Inca textiles in gorgeous olive and black hues. With a wooden button closure, you can easily flip down the cover to reveal your fingers when you need to text, type, write or use your phone.

Working with precise geometry, Zosimo Laura presents the three parts of the world in pre-Hispanic thought. Deep rich colors invoke Inti, sun god. A superb example of Andean textile art, this cushion cover closes with capirona wood buttons.

Threads of pine green, azure, and cerulean blend into a stunning textured pattern in this cushion cover. Inspired by the colors of the sea, Peruvian artisan Cerapio Vallejo uses wool to hand-weave the lovely cover.

With its captivating geometric patterns, this sublime wool runner rug draws inspiration from the rich traditions of Cusco's Festival of the Crosses. Created by Peruvian artisan Gerardo Fernandez, this handwoven design features delicate fringes and lovely hues derived from organic sources such as cochineal, tree leaves, bark, roots and fruits, offering a beautiful blend of artistry and cultural heritage.

Colorful flowers dance under paisley clouds in a stunning jamawar from Sandeep Malhotra. So intricate was the work that a person could finish only one shawl in his lifetime. Such shawls were not sold, but were given to kings and queens who, in turn, gave the artisan properties according to the worth of the shawl. Authentic jamawar is virtually unavailable, but replicas such as this recall their amazing beauty. The wool wrap masterfully combines rich maroon, beige, black, olive and orange hues.