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About this item: Proud of his ancestors and determined to spread Andean culture around the world, artisan Rogelio Quispe handlooms these cute mittens from alpaca, adding a soft texture that's perfect for this winter. Putting attention to each little detail, the artisan adds traditional motifs of the region, combining a colorful palette over an ivory base tone.Dry cleaning recommendedDry flat in the shadeHand wash cold separately with mild detergentHand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyTextile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
About our Artist: Rogelio Quispe says, 'I was born in 1979 in Peru's Puno province. My grandparents were weavers. I grew up watching how they'd prepare the yarns and I found their work very attractive. I was always curious and wanted to learn then and there, so my grandmother became my teacher. I learned to knit in Arequipa. I learned a number of different stitches but the one I liked best was the intarsia method because it's different, interesting and more complex. I challenged myself to specialize in intarsia. To reach the point where I am today, it's been a long, tough road. But it has also brought me many rewards. Knitting is my passion. For me, it's an art and I decided to follow my dreams, along with my wife who works with me and is involved in all our processes.'...
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