the perfect cardigan

Soft, warm, and understated, this cardigan really is perfect.  Made by AHA Bolivia exclusively for HS Mercantile, this pared down style is knitted from baby alpaca and features mother of pearl buttons.  

 

100%  baby alpaca

	chest	length	sleeve length
extra small	36"	21.5"	21.5"
small	38"	21.5"	21.5"
medium	39"	22"	22"
large	41"	22.5"	22.5"
extra large	43"	23"	23"

Length is measured shoulder to hem.

Due to the handmade nature of this sweater, slight variations in sizing may occur. 

 

sizes               chest measurement       length      length 

                                                               front        back

small                           32"                       18.5"           20.5"

medium                      33"                        19"              21"

large                           34"                       19.5"            21.5"

 

Due to the handmade nature of this sweater, slight variations in sizing may occur. 

AHA Bolivia was started over 25 years ago by Anna Hosbein Aliaga and her husband Carlos Aliaga as a fundraising effort to maintain a puma habitat. To provide funds for one year of maintenance, they traveled to the United States to sell handmade artisan goods from Bolivia. The effort was a success, but more funds were needed, so they continued with this fundraising model.

 

Anna started forming relationships with the artisans who were creating the goods she was selling and developed a deep appreciation for the skills of communities she was working with. This led to the creation of AHA Bolivia, a socially responsible organization that employs local artisans who create quality handmade products.

 

Following a fair-trade manufacturing model, Anna and Carlos are committed to providing a safe and just working environment and have developed long term relationships with the artisans they work with. With a respect for their natural surroundings, they use only ethical, sustainable, and responsible sourcing standards while producing beautiful, high-quality goods.