NOVICA 100% Baby Alpaca Knit hat, 'Cantuta Flower' Multicolor

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: This charming traditional knitted cap was created by Hilando Victoria of Cuzco, Peru from pure soft baby alpaca. The cantuta "cantua flower" design is based of the national flower of Peru, which appears in Inca legends. The cap is typically worn in cold weather and features flaps to help keep ears warm, too. Hand wash or machine wash in cold water|One size fits most|Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touchAbout our Artist: Victoria Quispe Mamani is the master weaver and founder of the Asociacion Hilando Victoria, which specializes in the most traditional techniques of ancestral and manual weaving in the use of backstrap looms. All of her weave and learned the art from their mother. She practices waist loom weaving, also called pampahuay. She works with alpaca and baby alpaca fiber, all 100% natural fibers. Victoria leads the conservation of the ancestral knowledge of the loom in the province of Canchis; various awards received in the last decade attest to it. It is a platform whose objective is not only to disseminate the work that she does, but also to generate income for of all the women in her association. Victoria's idea is that with the platform the artisans can resume their creative activity.

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Hilando Victoria to craft this item
• Exceptional quality: Crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come
• Product details: 100% alpaca