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Knit Mini Sweater Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6), 'Christmas Comfort'

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Knit Mini Sweater Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6), 'Christmas Comfort'

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Hand knit in the same fashion as a full sized sweater, these six mini holiday sweaters are crafted by Peru's Leonora Martinez to bring a touch of warmth and wimsy to any decor. These ornaments evoke a feeling of comfort on Christmas Eve.

Made in Peru

  • 100% acrylic
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Free Gift Wrap? Yes
  • Premium Gift Wrap? No
  • 60 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • Each: 10 cm H x 15 cm W x 0.4 cm D
  • Each: 3.9" H x 6" W x 0.2" D
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Leonor Martinez

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Leonor Martinez from Andes.

 

Meet the Artist

Leonor Martinez

Leonor Martinez

"I love being able to share these skills… and today I work with other women. Some are single mothers. Women who felt useless, were left alone, abandoned… And they in turn share this message."

I was born in the historical capital of Cusco, formerly the capital of the Inca Empire. During the days of the Viceroys,... it was one of Peru's most important cities where splendid Baroque and neoclassic churches, palaces and plazas were built. Cusco is beautiful everywhere you look.

I'm a very sociable woman, and a cheerful and positive worker. I trust that tomorrow always brings us new opportunities to be able to move forward.

Like everyone, I had very difficult times as a child. I didn't grow up with my biological parents, but a warm and loving family welcomed me into their home and made me part of it. Thanks to them, I was able to grow and not feel any emptiness. On the contrary, I think for some reason God brought these good people into my life so we could overcome adversities together.

I've always been curious and willing to learn and consider myself self-taught. Everything I learned has been by watching and observing all that other artisans did. I was aware of every detail and, at home, I tried to imitate and improve, doing my own version of each handcrafted item.

For me, knitting, crochet and embroidery are art forms that are a part of me. They do require a lot of patience, good humor and dedication. But this craft satisfies my creative needs and leads me to develop more and more designs. I have fun and I love it — there is nothing like working with passion and love.

This art encourages me to develop the most difficult aspect of creation — to create physically what was previously only in my mind. That fascinates me. I dream of progressing as an artisan, teaching other people in my community and all those who want to learn how to knit and crochet. The doors of my home are always open.

I love being able to share these skills with wonderful women who have struggled to get ahead and, today, I work with other women like myself who haven't had an easy life. Some are single mothers who want to give their children the best that they can. Women who thought they'd never be able to do anything or who suffered the loss of their families and were left alone, abandoned. When they learn the value of knitting and see all the things they can do with this art, it's wonderful. And they, in turn, share this message of love, effort and perseverance.

My great inspiration comes from my village, the people, our customs and traditions, the places that surround me. I'm thankful to all of you who give me the opportunity to grow and cross borders, sharing my art with the world.

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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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