- Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic.
- Certified: comes with an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
- NOVICA works with Maria Teresa Tejada to craft this item.
- Exceptional Quality: crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come.
- Product info: 100% alpaca
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About this item: Two warm mittens are knit from alpaca wool, featuring a reversible design in all-natural colors of black and eggshell. Maria Teresa Tejada designs these Peruvian mittens, with cuffs that can be rolled up for a two-tone color pattern.
8.75″ L x 3.9″ W
- All natural dyes
- Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Dry flat in the shade
- Textile softness: Soft — this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
About our Artist: Peru’s Maria Teresa Tejeda says, ‘I was born in the countryside near Lima, and I’ve lived my life in a rural setting. From the time I was young, I helped my parents with the harvests and taking care of our animals. When we’d visit the city, I loved looking at the beautiful clothes in the shops and longed to have some. The fabrics were so soft! I dreamed of being able to create fine apparel. We work with Peru’s ancestral techniques — from shearing the alpacas, choosing fleece with the best color and texture, classifying it and spinning the yarn by hand — to create each design. These date back to the pre-Inca era. I’m very proud of our Peruvian culture, history and vision and am glad to have been born in this country full of riches.’…