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cardigan sweaters
Beautifully handmade cardigan
sweaters for a great cause!
Every one of our traditional and
cardigan sweaters is handcrafted by a talented Bolivian artisan, who works
out of their own home. While the individuals who craft our sweaters are
lucky enough to maintain a basic lifestyle, more than 60% of Bolivians
live below the poverty line. That is why we will pledge 3 1/2% of every
sale to the Heifer Project International. This non-profit organization is
dedicated to identifying various countries throughout the world in need of
assistance to combat hunger and alleviate poverty. At work in Bolivia
since 1957, HPI has provided animals and services to families in Bolivia.
Last year alone, HPI sent $537,411 in animals and services to Bolivia. In
addition to our per sale contribution, SweaterStop will donate a portion
of our yearly profits to HPI.
SweaterStop.com was born because we
fell in love with the look, the feel, the handmade quality and the pure
joy of these traditional and cardigan sweaters! Until now, they were only
available in a handful of specialty boutiques, and we simply had to share
them with you. They are unusually soft and comfy thanks to the
hand-spinning techniques employed for centuries by the Aymara Indians of
Bolivia. You won't find a phony fiber in a SweaterStop sweater! Every one
is made of 100% sheep's wool or 100% cotton. The yarn, dyed in small
batches gives the sweaters rich, vibrant colors rarely found in any
knitwear. Finally, every sweater is individually inspected for quality
control.
Because the designs are so difficult, only the most
talented artisans craft these sweaters. Some make just 1 sweater per week,
while others can make up to 4, with the help of a spouse, parent or
children. With the unique talents and time required, only a limited number
of these traditional and cardigan sweaters can be produced each year. That
limits our supply, but please be assured that our inventory is maintained
in real-time so you will know that the sweater is available when you place
your order. Each sweater Is unique, so, while the detailed description for
a certain style may say it's about 25 inches wide across the chest, the
sweater you receive may be anywhere from 24-1/2 to 26 inches across the
chest. This type of variation commonly occurs in hand made sweaters, we
enjoy these signs of authenticity as they connect us to the talented
artisans who knit these sweaters in a different hemisphere.
Check
out these great cardigan sweaters!
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