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Ana Fernandez

Ana Fernandez

5.0 (artist rating)

11 testimonials

"For me, designing is a fusion of ideas."

"I was born February 13, 1984 in the sierra of Huánuco, where I grew up with my six brothers and sisters. From an early age, our parents taught us to be proud of our origins, to live simply and realize the value of work as a way to get ahead in life. My father was orphaned as a boy and he has worked hard ever since.

"I remember when I was seven, my family took part in the traditional town fiestas that celebrate the birth of baby Jesus. There are special church services and performances by the masked dancers of La cofradía de los negritos de Huánuco who wear velvet costumes embroidered with strands of silver and gold. Some years later, my parents wanted us to know more about these dancers and took us to their village where we were delighted by the customs.

"The townspeople were quite ingenious in creating their clothing and for the first time in my life, I saw how a fiber becomes yarn that is transformed into a warm sweater. Mothers knit the sweaters themselves for their loved ones, knitting virgin wool in the wonderful combinations of colors and textures they learned from their own moms. I also saw how they wove blankets on a handloom, then used these to wrap their babies and carry them on their backs as the women worked in the fields while taking care of their children.

"When I was a girl, my mother noticed that I liked design, so she took me to different workshops where I could practice drawing and painting. When I finished school, I planned to study graphic design but when I learned we had a fashion institute, I decided to change my major.

"I enrolled and began learning the basics of fashion design while, at the same time, studying international commerce. But I didn't finish, because I had to find work.

"Over the following years, I worked for several textile businesses that created apparel with natural fiber fabrics, and I fell in love with knitted and crocheted designs. You can do so much with the most varied stitches!

"When I discovered my passion for knits, I decided to follow my dream of working on my own. I met my business partner, Juan Carlos, who had a lot of experience in operating a textile workshop. We decided to work together.

"At first, we created styles for babies and children. Then we branched into alpaca wool and cotton clothing for adults.

"For me, designing is a fusion of ideas. It begins with the creative stage that blends fashion trends with my own favorite sources of inspiration, which are Victorian textiles and our Peruvian culture. In my designs, these influences result in colorful apparel in geometric and paisley motifs created with different knitting techniques. The cut enhances the beauty of each design.

"I love designing apparel of alpaca wool and cotton because this really makes a contribution to society. It lets me give jobs to local people, especially women who want to get ahead and move to central Peru seeking a better future.

"Thanks to all of you who appreciate my designs. Each one is the work of a team of more than 20 artisans who collaborate with me. It is their effort and dedication that make it possible for you to enjoy beautiful knitted clothing with unique handcrafted details."

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74 items by Ana Fernandez

Floral GloryPeruvian Artisan Crafted 100% Alpaca Hooded Floral Vest

Size: S,M

5.0

$107.99
Floral Romance in Light Red100% Alpaca Wool Ruana Light Red Black Floral Motif Peru

Size: One Size

5.0

$154
Romantic Nature in TanNature-Themed 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Tan from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL

5.0

$154
Romantic Nature in IndigoNature-Themed 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Indigo from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL

5.0

$154
Cherry Romance100% Alpaca Cardigan in Cherry Red Floral from Peru

Size: M,L,XL,XXL

4.9

$154
Dream Garden in MaroonFloral 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Maroon from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XXL

5.0

$169
Swirling FireMulti-Color Striped 100% Alpaca Wool Knit Fringed Poncho

Size: One Size

5.0

$99.99
Andean Flowers100% Alpaca Pullover in Fuchsia Floral from Peru

Size: M

5.0

$99.99
Life CelebrationAndean Multicolor Alpaca Wool Poncho

Size: One Size

4.9

$119.99
Texture TroveStriped Blue 100% Alpaca Knit Cardigan

Size: M

5.0

$119.99
Pattern CornucopiaMulti-Color Patterned Striped 100% Alpaca Knit Cardigan

Size: S,M,L,XL

5.0

$109.99
Captivating Stripes in PurpleStriped 100% Alpaca Poncho in Purple from Peru

Size: One Size

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
GeologyMen's Striped and Patterned 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
Dream Garden in StoneFloral 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Stone from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$169~~ $143.65
SeismicMen's Brown Striped 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

Size: S,M,L

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
Amazonian WonderBlue Green Alpaca Cardigan Women's Fair Trade Apparel

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$119.99
ProfessorMen's Striped and Patterned 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

Size: S,M,L

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$104.99
Swirling CloudsBlack and Grey Striped 100% Alpaca Wool Knit Fringed Poncho

Size: One Size

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
Romantic Nature in IndigoNature-Themed 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Indigo from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$154~~ $130.90
Andean Weave in Aubergine100% Alpaca Cardigan in Eggplant Floral Motifs from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$114.99
Gale ForceMen's Blue and Green Striped 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

Size: S,M

5.0

$99.99
Andean FireMulti-Color and Red Striped 100% Alpaca Knit Sweater Jacket

Size: S,M,L

5.0

$119.99
Dream Garden in MaroonFloral 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Maroon from Peru

Size: S,M,L

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$169~~ $143.65
Andes CamouflageBrown Beige Patterned Knit Alpaca Jacket Sweater

Size: S

5.0

$149.99
Cinnamon DreamsBrown 100% Alpaca Tunic Sweater from Peru

Size: S,M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$124.99
Blue HeightsMen's Striped Multicolor Alpaca Turtleneck Pullover Sweater

Size: S,M,L,XL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
Midnight FloralFloral Pattern Knit 100% Alpaca Cardigan from Peru

Size: S,M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$159.99
Stripe CelebrationMulti-Color and Lavender Striped 100% Alpaca Knit Cardigan

Size: M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$119.99
Midnight MedleyBlack Alpaca Cardigan with White and Brown Motifs

Size: S

5.0

~~$109.99~~ $93.49
Romantic Nature in TanNature-Themed 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Tan from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$154~~ $130.90
Dream Garden in StoneFloral 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Stone from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$169
Midnight MedleyBlack Alpaca Cardigan with White and Brown Motifs

Size: S,M,L

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$127.99
Pattern AplentyEarth Tone Patterned Striped 100% Alpaca Knit Cardigan

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$114.99
Andean Spirit in Fuchsia100% Alpaca Cardigan in Fuchsia Floral from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL

5.0

$99.99
Sacred ValleyCotton and Acrylic Blend Cardigan from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL,XXL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$94.99
Brown HeightsMen's 100% Alpaca Striped Pullover Sweater with Turtleneck

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$94.49~~ $80.32
Spirit of the AndesSoft Alpaca Button Up Cardigan Sweater from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL

4.7

$104.99
Cherry TideAndes Deep Red 100% Alpaca Women's Cardigan Sweater

Size: L

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$119.99
Peruvian Passion in Tan100% Alpaca Cardigan in Tan Floral Motifs from Peru

Size: S,M,L,XL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$104.99
Berry StylePurple Pink Alpaca Cardigan with Geometric Patterns

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$111.99~~ $95.19
Navy SparkMen's Navy Bue Accent Alpaca Wool Sweater

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$92.99~~ $83.69
Blue HeightsMen's Striped Multicolor Alpaca Turtleneck Pullover Sweater

Size: S,M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$94.49~~ $80.32
Pattern AplentyEarth Tone Patterned Striped 100% Alpaca Knit Cardigan

Size: XL

5.0

~~$109.99~~ $93.49
Life CelebrationAndean Multicolor Alpaca Wool Poncho

Size: One Size

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$107.99~~ $91.79
Blue SparkMen's Blue Accent Alpaca Wool Sweater

Size: M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$89.99
Sepia ForestPeru Brown Jacquard Knit 100% Alpaca Cardigan Sweater

Size: S,M,L,XL

4.0

$114.99
Villa NuevaAndes Men's Green Cotton Cardigan Sweater

Size: M,L,XL

5.0

$99.99
Captivating Stripes in GreenStriped 100% Alpaca Poncho in Green from Peru

Size: One Size

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
Dark Grey HeightsMen's 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater with Turtleneck

Size: S,M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$109.99
Brown HeightsMen's 100% Alpaca Striped Pullover Sweater with Turtleneck

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$104.99~~ $94.49
Grey WavesKnit Alpaca Poncho with Tassels in Smoke Grey from Peru

Size: One Size

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$114.99
Stellar Blue100% Alpaca Open Front Cardigan in Shades of Blue

Size: L

5.0

$119.99
Wine Red Romance100% Alpaca Cardigan in Wine Floral Motifs from Peru

Size: XL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$117.99~~ $100.29
Spirit of the AndesSoft Alpaca Button Up Cardigan Sweater from Peru

Size: M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$99.99~~ $84.99
Golden SparkMen's Gold Accent Alpaca Wool Sweater

Size: S,M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$89.99~~ $80.99
Winter FiestaPeru Teal and Plum Jacquard Knit 100% Alpaca Cardigan

Size: L

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$109.99
Blue Mountain Range100% Alpaca Knit Hat in Blue from Peru

5.0

$39.99
Varsity NavyAndes Men's Dark Blue Alpaca Blend Sweater Jacket

Size: S

5.0

~~$119.99~~ $107.99
Andean SunMen's Gold Accent Brown and White Alpaca Wool Sweater

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$94.99
Regal CherryCherry and Black Knit 100% Alpaca Hooded Cardigan from Peru

Size: S,M,L

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$119.99
Red WavesKnit Alpaca Poncho with Tassels in Cherry Red from Peru

Size: One Size

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$114.99
Ginger SparkMen's Orange Accent Alpaca Wool Sweater

Size: S

5.0

$89.99
Paracas DesertAndes Men's Light Brown Pima Cotton Pullover Sweater

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
Grey HeightsBlue Grey 100% Alpaca Men's Turtleneck Pullover Sweater

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$109.99
Snowflake MeadowGreen and Blue on White 100% Alpaca V-Neck Sweater

Size: L

5.0

$99.99
Texture TroveStriped Blue 100% Alpaca Knit Cardigan

Size: M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$119.99~~ $101.99
Golden SparkMen's Gold Accent Alpaca Wool Sweater

Size: M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$80.99~~ $68.84
Sacred ValleyCotton and Acrylic Blend Cardigan from Peru

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$94.99~~ $80.74
Varsity NavyAndes Men's Dark Blue Alpaca Blend Sweater Jacket

Size: M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$107.99~~ $91.79
ProfessorMen's Striped and Patterned 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

Size: M

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$99.99~~ $84.99
Dark Grey HeightsMen's 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater with Turtleneck

Size: XL

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$94.49~~ $80.32
Festive Flair100% Alpaca Knit Poncho Fuchsia with Stripes and Tassels

Size: One Size

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99
HorizonsMen's Gray and Tan Alpaca Wool Sweater

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

~~$93.09~~ $79.13
Steel Blue HeightsMen's 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater with Turtleneck

Size: S

5.0 (Ana Fernandez)

$99.99

11 Testimonials for Ana Fernandez

Chang Hong

Dear Ana, I received your 'Flora Earth' jacket today. It is beautiful. Thank you very much for such a wonderful creation. Chiang Hong Wong Singapore

Natasha

I bought this one v neck 100% Alpaca sweaters from here, and love it.

St Louis/Missouri/USA

I can't wear my leopard cardigan without getting all kinds of compliments. It is so well made and so elegant! Ana Fernandez is very creative in her designs, and they are so beautifully made! Top, top quality!

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