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Decorated with checked patterns of taupe, saffron, maroon, and indigo, this poncho from Peru is woven from a sumptuously soft alpaca blend. Nestor Yana creates this bright cape, which features a shawl collar with a zip-up front.
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This is the second one of these ponchos that I bought. I bought a red plaid version a couple of years ago. I liked it so much, I came back for this new color. The fit is generous, the material is soft, and the cape is warm. I love the zipper so that it can be worn different ways. I would buy another one if another color is available in the future.
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A gift for a daughter in law bor in Columbia
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Bought as a gift for someone. They were deeply appreciative of. The gift & also by. The material & feel etc. They were also curious by. What else the artisan makes.
You can find our alpaca blend poncho sweater 'Cuzco Morning' by Nestor Yana in clothing categories such as Travel Friendly Ponchos, Acrylic Ponchos, Alpaca Ponchos and Alpaca Wool Ponchos. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
Nestor's mother is from Juliaca in the Peruvian altiplano. She taught Nestor to weave and he, in turn, has taught his wife, his two children and his employees. He finds his inspiration in traditional Peruvian art and constantly searches art and history books to refine his craft.
Moving On Up
Nestor is not only an employer, he is an important member of his community. He continues to grow his business providing full-time employment to 23 workers and part-time employment to others when he can. He recognizes his good fortune and shares with those less fortunate whenever the opportunity arises. The income from Nestor's Novica sales not only supports his wife, son and elderly parents — it helps to support others in his community. Many of Nestor's employees were homeless. Nestor not only provides them with work, he provides a place to stay or live.
Working with Disabilities
Nestor loves his community and does what he can to help it. He employs disabled elderly craftswomen to create the unique hand finishes applied to his designs. These women would be unable to care for themselves without the support Nestor gives them.
Confronting Adversity
Nestor was recently diagnosed with a calcaneal bone spur, a condition is often brought about by repetitive motion. He has been forced to modify his daily routine, however he continues to design and craft fine alpaca apparel in his workshop.
Microcredit Financing
Nestor Yana has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2850 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to buy yarn in the colors of this season's fashion trends for production.
Job Creator
Nestor's persistence and determination have paid off. He not only is able to support himself but has grown his workshop and now offers work to others.
Enabling Education
Nestor pays for his son to attend the university and employs other artisans who pay for their own children's education.
Caring for Children
Nestor still provides for his son who is in the university.
"On behalf of many Andean families including mine, I would like to send greetings filled with the same warmth of our alpaca wool, as well as our eternal gratitude!"