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handknit sweaters
Unique handknit sweaters made
by talented Bolivian artisans!
Whether you're curling up on a cold
autumn morning, running errands on an early winter day, or taking a spin
around the ice skating rink, one of our handknit sweaters will warm your
body and soul and put a smile on your face. All of our sweaters are 100%
pure sheep's wool or cotton so you won't find a phony fiber in a
SweaterStop sweater. Thanks to the hand-spinning techniques employed for
centuries by the Aymara Indians of Bolivia, they are unusually soft and
comfy. The yarn is dyed in small batches to give the sweaters rich,
vibrant colors rarely found in any knitwear. Most sweaters are "one size
fits all," but different styles will fit differently. Every sweater is
individually inspected for quality control.
Highly skilled
Bolivian craftspeople working in their own homes create these handknit
sweaters. 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.
Because of the unique talents and time required, only a limited number of
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. No two sweaters
are exactly the same, This type of variation commonly occurs in handknit
sweaters.
Because we feel a responsibility to help those who are
less fortunate than ourselves, Sweaterstop.com will contribute 3-1/2% of
the proceeds of each handknit sweater sale to the Heifer Project
International. The Heifer Project International is a not-for-profit
organization that identifies various countries throughout the world in
need of assistance to combat hunger and alleviate poverty. These
contributions help the fight to end hunger in Bolivia. While the artisans
who craft our sweaters are lucky enough to maintain a basic lifestyle,
more than 60% of Bolivians live below the poverty line. In addition, we'll
contribute a portion of our yearly profits to HPI. We will keep you
informed of the contributions, and will continue to find other worthy
programs that provide assistance to the Bolivian people.
Take a
look at some of our handknit sweaters!
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