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Ana Fernandez

Ana Fernandez

Knit alpaca clothing and accessories in The Andes

"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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113 items by Ana Fernandez

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Andean Geometry, Unisex 100% Alpaca Wool Earth Toned Scarf

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Cusco Cathedral, Inca Inspired Alpaca Knit Fingerless Mitts

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Mountain of Seven Colors, Multicolored Alpaca Wool Knit Hat for Women

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Mountain of Seven Colors, Pure Alpaca Wool Multicolored Fingerless Mitts

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Blue Turquoise, Blue and Green 100% Alpaca Fingerless Mitts from Peru

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Inca Blooms, Lilac and Fuchsia and White 100% Alpaca Knit Scarf

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Regal, Red & Black Jacquard Baby Alpaca Hooded Cardigan Sweater

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Midnight Floral, Floral Pattern Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Long Cardigan from Peru

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Amazonian Wonder, Blue Green Alpaca Cardigan Women's Fair Trade Apparel

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Inca Earth, Earth-Tone 100% Alpaca Wrap Scarf from Peru

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Inca Earth, Earth-Tone 100% Alpaca Fingerless Mitts from Peru

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Cusco Cathedral, Women's Alpaca Knit Hat in Multicolor

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Romantic Nature in Indigo, Nature-Themed 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Indigo from Peru

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Blue Turquoise, Blue and Green 100% Alpaca Wrap Scarf from Peru

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Cusco Cathedral, Muted Multicolor Alpaca Knit Scarf from Peru

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Dream Garden in Maroon, Floral 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Maroon from Peru

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Sierra Rainbow, Multicolored Knit 100% Alpaca Scarf

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Romantic Nature in Tan, Nature-Themed 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Tan from Peru

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Festive Flair, 100% Alpaca Knit Poncho Fuchsia with Stripes and Tassels

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Dream Garden in Maroon, Floral 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Maroon from Peru

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Cherry Romance, 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Cherry Red Floral from Peru

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Forest Sunset, Men's Patterned Autumn Colors 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

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Inca Turquoise, Striped 100% Alpaca Scarf in Blue and Green from Peru

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Andean Geometry, Geometric Earthtoned Alpaca Wool Chullo Hat

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Sierra Rainbow, Fingerless Mitts Knit from Multicolored Alpaca Wool

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Blue Turquoise, Blue and Green Knit 100% Alpaca Hat from Peru

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Sierra Charcoal, Alpaca Wool Striped Knit Scarf from Peru

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Monument, Men's Patterned Grey and Brown 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

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Inca Countryside, Burnt Sienna Multicolor 100% Alpaca Knit Fingerless Mitts

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Floral Romance in Light Red, 100% Alpaca Wool Ruana Light Red Black Floral Motif Peru

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Swirling Fire, Multi-Color Striped 100% Alpaca Wool Knit Fringed Poncho

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Dream Weaver, Striped Multi-Color and Turquoise 100% Alpaca Ruana

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Sierra Rainbow, Colorful Patterned Alpaca Knit Hat

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Andean Weave in Aubergine, 100% Alpaca Cardigan in Eggplant Floral Motifs from Peru

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Life Celebration, Andean Multicolor Alpaca Wool Poncho

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Spun Candy, Striped Multi-Color Pink and Grey 100% Alpaca Ruana

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Dream Turquoise, Peru Turquoise Jacquard Knit Baby Alpaca Cardigan Sweater

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Dream Colors, Lilac & Peach Jacquard Knit Baby Alpaca Cardigan Sweater

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Sierra Charcoal, Tasseled 100% Alpaca Knit Hat in Charcoal

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Granite, Men's Patterned Grey and Brown 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

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Midnight Floral, Floral Pattern Knit 100% Alpaca Cardigan from Peru

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Cusco Earth, Earthtoned 100% Alpaca Wool Scarf

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Romantic Nature in Indigo, Nature-Themed 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Indigo from Peru

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Floral Glory, Peruvian Artisan Crafted 100% Alpaca Hooded Floral Vest

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Inca Earth, Earth-Tone 100% Alpaca Knit Hat from Peru

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Professor, Men's Striped and Patterned 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

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Inca Countryside, Burnt Sienna and Pink and Grey 100% Alpaca Knit Hat

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Inca Blooms, Lilac and Fuchsia and Milk White 100% Alpaca Knit Hat

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Layered Intricacy, Multicolor Stripe Alpaca Long-Sleeve V-Neck Knit Cardigan

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Captivating Stripes in Beige, Striped 100% Alpaca Poncho in Beige from Peru

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Archeology, Men's Multi-Color Striped 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

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Tempest, Men's Patterned Earth Tones 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

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Mountain of Seven Colors, Zigzag Striped Alpaca Wool Scarf from Peru

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Geology, Men's Striped and Patterned 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

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Blue Heights, Men's Striped Multicolor Alpaca Turtleneck Pullover Sweater

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Gale Force, Men's Blue and Green Striped 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

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Pattern Cornucopia, Multi-Color Patterned Striped 100% Alpaca Knit Cardigan

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Romantic Nature in Tan, Nature-Themed 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Tan from Peru

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Blue Heights, Men's Striped Multicolor Alpaca Turtleneck Pullover Sweater

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Cinnamon Dreams, Brown 100% Alpaca Tunic Sweater from Peru

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Spirit of the Andes, Soft Alpaca Button Up Cardigan Sweater from Peru

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Texture Trove, Striped Blue 100% Alpaca Knit Cardigan

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Inca Countryside, Burnt Sienna and Pink and Grey 100% Alpaca Knit Scarf

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Dream Garden in Stone, Floral 100% Baby Alpaca Cardigan in Stone from Peru

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Seismic, Men's Brown Striped 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

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Andean Spirit in Fuchsia, 100% Alpaca Cardigan in Fuchsia Floral from Peru

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Regal, Red & Black Jacquard Baby Alpaca Hooded Cardigan Sweater

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Outcropping Stripes, Shades of Brown Burgundy and Blue 100% Alpaca Knit Scarf

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Mesa Stripes, Shades of Brown Orange Berry 100% Alpaca Knit Scarf

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Snowflake Meadow, Green and Blue on White 100% Alpaca V-Neck Sweater

Size: L

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Andean Weave in Aubergine, 100% Alpaca Cardigan in Eggplant Floral Motifs from Peru

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Layered Intricacy, Multicolor Stripe Alpaca Long-Sleeve V-Neck Knit Cardigan

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Sepia Forest, Peru Brown Jacquard Knit 100% Alpaca Cardigan Sweater

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Grey Waves, Knit Alpaca Poncho with Tassels in Smoke Grey from Peru

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Swirling Clouds, Black and Grey Striped 100% Alpaca Wool Knit Fringed Poncho

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Peruvian Passion in Tan, 100% Alpaca Cardigan in Tan Floral Motifs from Peru

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Pattern Aplenty, Earth Tone Patterned Striped 100% Alpaca Knit Cardigan

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Midnight Medley, Black Alpaca Cardigan with White and Brown Motifs

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Dark Grey Heights, Men's 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater with Turtleneck

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Wine Red Romance, 100% Alpaca Cardigan in Wine Floral Motifs from Peru

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Villa Nueva, Andes Men's Green Cotton Cardigan Sweater

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Sacred Valley, Cotton and Acrylic Blend Cardigan from Peru

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Andean Fire, Multi-Color and Red Striped 100% Alpaca Knit Sweater Jacket

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Snowflake Meadow, Green and Blue on White 100% Alpaca V-Neck Sweater

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Lois

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04/19/2021

"A perfect travel companion!"

This soft lovely ru

Purchased Item:

Midnight Floral, Floral Pattern Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Long Cardigan from Peru

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Francesca

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04/19/2021

"Lovely & soft"

I expected this garment to be woven rather than knit. The colors and quality are excellent. A touch of Peru around me. A pleasure to wear

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Life Celebration, Andean Multicolor Alpaca Wool Poncho

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Angela

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04/18/2021

"Warm and vibrant"

These are well-made, warm, and so beautiful!

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alpaca fingerless gloves

Best Uses

Winter wear

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Sierra Rainbow, Fingerless Mitts Knit from Multicolored Alpaca Wool

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Lynn

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04/17/2021

"Absolutely gorgeous!"

Perfect in every way! Love this sweater / jacket! Beautiful craftsmanship! Fits perfect.

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Midnight Floral, Floral Pattern Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Long Cardigan from Peru

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Maureen

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04/16/2021

"Gorgeous sweater"

This sweater is gorgeous - beautifully crafted with an exquisite design. It fit as expected. Highly recommend.

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Midnight Floral, Floral Pattern Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Long Cardigan from Peru

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Julie

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04/16/2021

"Beautiful and toasty"

These fingerless alpaca gloves are beautifully handmade. The colors are amazing!

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Inca Skies, Shades of Blue and Green 100% Alpaca Knit Fingerless Mitts

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