Hand-knit sweater jacket featuring traditional Andean or Peruvian designs. Very thick, heavyweight knit.

Style: The cardigan exhibits traditional geometric motifs and a multi-color design, with solid dark brown sleeves.

Material: Similar items are often made from local materials such as sheep's wool, or a blend that includes soft and warm alpaca wool, which is highly prized for its quality. However, this item has no tags so it is unknown. It does feel like a natural yarn and not a synthetic and is lined with a cotton-like fabric.

Craftsmanship: The detailed, colorful sections appear to be hand-woven or hand-knitted, reflecting artisan craftsmanship typical of this vintage style.

Closure: Button-front closure with wooden buttons.

Era: 1970s, possibly early 1980s

No size tags but this will be a best for a modern medium or smaller large.

Excellent condition overall but there is a spot on the backside of one arm that appears to have been repaired at one point. See photo.

Cover photo is AI.