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Women's Lightweight Purple Cotton Knit Cardigan from Peru, 'Glorious Grape'

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Women's Lightweight Purple Cotton Knit Cardigan from Peru, 'Glorious Grape'

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Details

By Mariella Gonzales, this classic cardigan comes to life in purple cotton. The soft, lightweight sweater is perfect for cool days.

Made in Peru

  • 100% cotton
  • Features a button closure
  • Dry cleaning recommended
  • Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
  • Free Gift Wrap? Yes
  • Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
  • 0.24 kgs
  • 0.5 lbs
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Mariella Gonzales

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Mariella Gonzales from Andes.

 

Meet the Artist

Mariella Gonzales

Mariella Gonzales

"All of us who work in the world of handcrafts have learned from our families or through work experience. My country already has what it takes to reach international recognition..."

"I was born in Lima and growing up with my siblings, we had the good fortune of traveling to other cities thanks to my... father's job. As a little girl what I loved the most was to paint and draw, as well as read all about Peru's ancient cultures. I'm a fan of Paracas throws, the delicate weaves of Chancay, Nazca ceramics and the incredible architecture of the Inca.

"My great grandmother did very beautiful crochet and I lovingly remember her knitting dresses and wraps for my dolls, filled with bright colors.

"I enrolled in architecture but after a year and a half of studies I realized that my true vocation lies in design. It was a difficult time in my life because back then, designing was a relatively unknown degree in Peru and as such it was hardly valued.

"When I finished my studies I had the opportunity to travel to Germany and France and get to know about the great fairs. Through them I came to work for a Bolivian company who specialized in alpaca apparel. I worked hard for four years in La Paz, in the areas of sales and production. It was an enriching experience which allowed me to learn about the best of both worlds.

"I returned to Lima for personal reasons and it so happened that a friend requested pima cotton apparel. I got together with another friend and together we designed some samples. Imagine our happiness when we received the first orders! My dad and brother, who worked in something completely different, helped us with all the legal requirements so we could export. That's how all of us together began to shape this venture of ours.

"There were many changes during our first years: my brother moved abroad and my friend retired after giving birth to her first child. Happily my husband and my father decided to help me. Dad organized the venture and managed it for eight years, and then he left me in charge. Matthias, my husband, helped me market my designs. I can't say it was easy – on the contrary, it has been several years of hard work and sacrifice in order to grow, overcoming obstacles and let downs, as well as people copying our designs.

"I'm a perfectionist and as a designer I have found in hand-knitted techniques my ideal means of expression. I love trying out new color combinations, as well as combinations of textures and materials. Weaves take me on a voyage filled with surprises, satisfactions, and continuous learning.

"My source of inspiration are Peru's ancient textiles, traditional arts and the beautiful colors of my country. My intention is to innovate based on our handicrafts in order to make high quality apparel with fine natural materials such as baby alpaca wool, silk, merino wool and cotton. I mainly use certified cotton.

"It is very important to me to create a great, safe and familiar environment for those who work with me. I am lucky to work with a talented group of artisans who support me with all my ideas. One of my greatest satisfactions is knowing that people who used to work with me, have now set up shop on their own.

"In 2014 we received the Fair Trade certification from PromPerú – everyone associated with this venture worked hard for a year to make sure we got it, and we are committed to fair trade.

"In 2011 we started working with a group of talented weavers in Huancavelica, 4200 meters above sea level. They weave and knit by hand, and at first we gave them the smaller details, then we entrusted them with small collections and now they help us with larger orders.

"Through my work I've come to realize that in my country there is a great lack of technical education in handcrafts. There is so much talent and so many ancestral techniques, that it's a great shame that there isn't a legally recognized institute where artisans can go to learn more and update their designs with colors and trends, as well as with techniques so they may meet export requirements. It would also be good to be able to exchange experiences with artisans from other countries.

"All of us who work in the world of handcrafts have learned from our families or through work experience. My country already has what it takes to reach international recognition just like 'Made in Italy' has, and my dreams is to contribute in some way to this."

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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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