NOVICA's Collection of Patterned Sweaters includes twisted cable arans, fair isle banded alpacas, embroidered wools, ombre cottons and other unique patterns in pullover and cardigan styles. All are handcrafted by artisans from around the world.
This is so soft, but warm and comfortable, and I liked it so much I got the blue one as well. They do run pretty large, I sent back 2 sizes before I got the small, which fit me (I'm a solid and short 160#'s).
If this came in more colors, I would probably buy them all!
At first thought the sweater was too thin and light, but after wearing it is is wonderful especially when wearing over cashier blouse. Just enough warmth to not be too hot to wear and not bulky either.
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Patterned Sweaters
Intricate and finely detailed patterns comprised of a myriad of shapes and colors cover NOVICA’s wide assortment of hand knit sweaters. Andean artisans put many hours of focus and all of their expertise into crafting some of the finest patterned sweaters available. Care is put into every stitch to ultimately create a variety of melded colors and patterns that make these sweaters a form of wearable art. Andean people have been using alpaca wool to make clothing for centuries - a tradition that NOVICA artisans carry on today in this unique collection. Colors range from fiery red and black to oceanic blue and green. Our selection of patterned wool sweaters includes cardigans, pullovers and more, all carefully crafted by Peru’s best artisans.
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