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 | Hand-painted, hand-batiked cotton clothing
Here is just a very small taster of the large range of hand-painted, hand-batiked clothing which we have in our shop. Big, painterly flowers are very fashionable for summer 2008! |
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 | Cotton Tops
Our 100% cool cotton tops are hand-embroidered by the community of La Esperanza in Ecuador, whose name means 'Hope' in Spanish. These blouses help to support a community of weavers who have lost their local market as many Ecuadorian women have stopped wearing the heavily embroidered traditional dress. Our blouse designs are fresh and comfortable and provide a new outlet for their skills. |
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 | Alpaca Knitwear
Our soft, warm alpaca knitwear is perfect for Spring as it is warm and breathable.
Alpaca is a luxurious fibre which has been prized for its warmth since the time of the Incas. The smooth surface of each follicle eliminates the "prickle effect" associated with more coarse fibers and contributes to the exquisite lustre and luxury of alpaca. Alpaca contains a natural resin which protects the wool from ageing and getting dirty. This natural resin provides a built-in resistance to water, pilling, wrinkling, bobbling and staining.
Pachacuti’s range of alpaca is very easy to care for. Cool hand wash and then simply wrap in a towel or pillow case and spin in the washing machine, then hang to dry.
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.jpg) | Ladies embroidered cotton skirts
Our hand-embroidered skirts are hand-made in Ecuador using locally produced cotton. Embroidery not only keeps alive a traditional skill which is in decline, but also provides a valuable income to mothers' in this rural Ecuadorian community who are able to work from home whilst caring for their families.
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 | Natural-dye wool hand-embroidered belts
These beautiful accessories are hand-embroidered using in sheeps' wool using both natural dyes and AZO free dyes. This project works to support vulnerable producers, particularly in rural areas. Many of these women from a remote Andean town have absent or alcoholic husbands and the income from embroidery gives them an independent means of income to support their family. |
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 | Hand-embroidered Bags
Our hand-embroidered bags are made by a project which supports the wives of alcoholics in Peru. |
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 | Leather bags
Handmade by a family group near to Cusco, Peru who are trying to earn enough from producing these bags to support Ruben during his University education with the aim of providing a better future for their young family. |
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 | Fair Trade Felt Slippers
The most comfortable slippers you will ever put on your feet!
Peruvian soft wool felt with a suede sole. Made by a women's group in the stunning setting of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, near Cusco. The group's co-ordinator describes the felt workshop as "a place with the smell of peace, where the earth still reigns".
Please phone us on 01335 300003 to check colour and size availability before ordering as we have limited stock. |
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 | Fluffy Sheepskin and Alpaca Slippers
These soft, fluffy alpaca slippers are very popular with young and old alike. Available in sizes from newborn to adults. Children have been known to become inseperable from their fluffy slippers and even take them to bed instead of a teddy bear! |
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