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Brown 100% Alpaca Short Sleeved Sweater from Peru, 'Vintage Brown'

Product ID: U59588

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Brown 100% Alpaca Short Sleeved Sweater from Peru, 'Vintage Brown'

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This item is available for pre-order and will ship within 2 to 8 weeks. Learn More

Available in 2 to 8 weeks. Learn More

Details

Knit from soft 100% alpaca, this sweater is designed by Peruvian artisan Lilia Sakata. The dark brown sweater features short, wide sleeves and a V-neck for a feminine and attractive look. An open knit pattern on the shoulders, contrast stitching, and reverse seams on the body add unique detail to the design.

Made in Peru

  • 100% alpaca
  • Dry cleaning recommended
  • Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
  • Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
  • Free Gift Wrap? No
  • Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
  • 0.21 kgs
  • 0.5 lbs
  • S: 58.4 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 91.4 cm Bust/chest x 29.2 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
  • S: 23" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 36" Bust/chest x 11.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
  • M: 61 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 96.5 cm Bust/chest x 29.2 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
  • M: 24" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 38" Bust/chest x 11.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
  • L: 63.5 cm Length (from high-point shoulder) x 101.6 cm Bust/chest x 29.2 cm Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
  • L: 25" Length (from high-point shoulder) x 40" Bust/chest x 11.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
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Lilia Sakata

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Lilia Sakata from Andes.

 

Meet the Artist

Lilia Sakata

Lilia Sakata

"Fashion isn't static. That's why I am passionate about this art. It changes constantly and designers must adjust to this rhythm."

"As a young girl, I was always attracted to fashion and fabrics, to the textures and the finishing details on the... clothing I wore, and what I saw on television, in stores and in advertisements. I knew without a doubt that I'd pursue fashion and good taste when I got older.

"I'm Lilia Sakata Guevara and I was born in Lima. I am persistent, detail oriented and very hardworking.

"I spent a big part of my life with my grandparents. My grandfather was a Japanese immigrant and my grandmother was from a highland river valley of fertile fields, where life is calm. I'm proud of my heritage that embraces two cultures.

"I've spent a great deal of time with my family, who supported me, encouraged me to study and were there for me when I needed them the most. I'm very grateful for that and I focused completely on fashion and designing. Although it wasn't easy, I had to work a lot of jobs and sacrifice many trips to be able to pay tuition and buy the materials I needed. I did this to help my parents who worked hard to give me the best.

"When I began working in fashion, I always imagined my apparel would be comfortable, easy to wear and very stylish. I work hard to make to make my designs stand out with a style that is unique, elegant and casual. Things don't come easily and I've dedicated a lot of time to this. We've made mistakes and we try all over again.

"When I decided to set up my own workshop, I knew it would be difficult because the financial situation wasn't good. There were times when I worried that I couldn't make it work and I thought about quitting. I realized that when you want to achieve your dreams, you simply cannot quit. We did everything possible by speaking with our customers and suppliers, and we were able to come to agreements that benefited everyone during that tough time.

"Fashion isn't static. That's why I am passionate about this art. It changes constantly and designers must adjust to this rhythm. Today's shoppers are more and more demanding and I love challenges where I'm able to meet them. It's very motivating.

"My inspiration comes from researching trends and colors. One of my goals is for my art to be recognized around the world."

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Return instructions

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This item is available for backorder and will ship within 2 to 8 weeks. Artists love to get backorders. Placing a backorder ensures that the artisan will do their best to create and deliver your item to our local office for shipment.

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
FINDING YOUR SIZE

Take your measurements with the tape measure over your under garments. If your measurements fall between sizes you may prefer the next larger size. Inseam, skirt and dress lengths vary by style and will be listed in the item description. Our sweaters are knit in standard American sizes, however actual measurements vary by style.

BUST / CHEST

Measure around the fullest part of chest under the arms and over the shoulder blades keeping the tape measure level.

WAIST

Measure around the smallest part of the waist keeping the tape measure comfortably loose. Most garments use the low waist measurement noted below.

LOW WAIST

Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.

HIPS

Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.

NECK

Measure around the base of the neck keeping the tape measure comfortably loose.

SLEEVE

Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.

INSEAM

Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.

 

Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.

For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.

For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.

See buckle/tie belt size standards below.

WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.

Belt with buckle

Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.

Belt without buckle

Measure from the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This is will give you the medium size of the belt.

Download our printable ring sizing chart to find the perfect fit!

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