Knit by hand for beautiful variations and character. Rich melange colors make choosing just one too difficult. Soft and substantial 5-gauge stitch. Hand-tied 2" fringe on Scarf. For Hat and Mittens, one size fits most.
Angora rabbits are sheared like sheep for their hair, never killed.
85% merino wool, 15% angora. Hand wash.
Made fairly in Trinidad, Uruguay.
item #00386
As industrialization hit Uruguay in the 1970's, many of its rural artisans (mostly women) found themselves left behind. To help generate income opportunities and preserve their craft, a non-profit group formed. Manos del Uruguay (Hands of Uruguay) helps these artisans with skills like administration, production, sales and marketing to help them find a larger market for their gorgeous handmade creations. Today, Manos boasts 350 members, including the women from the workshop in Trinidad, Uruguay, who not only earn a fair wage, but enjoy paid vacations, yearly bonuses, health insurance, and retirement benefits.
