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The chakana or Inca Cross is an ancient symbol representing the empire's traditional worldview, symbolizing the union and communication between the natural and spiritual worlds. As a sign present in many classic artworks, Peruvian artisan Waldo Berrios draws inspiration from the figure and crafts this reversible alpaca blend scarf in a palette of warm and dark shades, with a soft surface that makes it a cozy garment perfect for this winter.

Master artisan Briseida Huete from Peru shows her expertise through this exquisite scarf made with the spirit of the Andean region. The artisan uses refined alpaca yarns to craft this striped accessory, whose soft texture is decorated with lines of sunrise, copper and cream colors to recreate the graceful autumn aura.

An old song of the Ayacucho region has the retama flower, also known as the weaver's broom, as one of the main elements of its lyrics, made in honor of those who courageously endured the darkest times of the country. Inspired by the heroic spirit and culture of the Andes, artisan Waldo Berrios crafts a reversible scarf featuring the flower in a palette of black and saffron shades for an elegant style. The accessory is crafted from an alpaca, acrylic and wool blend, adding a soft texture to the design.

This vibrant wrap will work both as a shawl and a beautiful oversized scarf for cold winter days. Raquel and Gregor hand-weave it in a butter-soft baby alpaca blend and decorate it with a luxurious jacquard pattern in a warm combination of burnt orange, amber, and ochre tones.

Raquel and Gregor aim to preserve their homeland's rich textile and weaving traditions through their work.

This generous shawl displays autumnal shades of butterum brown and burnt orange in a classic design by Peru's Felipe Berckholtz. It is woven with the wool from the season's first shear, termed baby alpaca and much sought after for its soft, lightweight warmth. The ancient Inca discovered the attributes of this fiber, reserving it for the exclusive use of the aristocracy.