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.