Children's Hat and Mitten Set

What child or parent could resist these cute and soft little critter hat and mitten sets? Choose from the green frog or red ladybug. Hand knitted by enterprising women from Torre de Melgar, Lima, these women working under fair trade standards, have created a place which not only houses the creation of hand-made products, but has also become an important place for solidarity and sharing. For this reason, the women call their group "Ima Sumacc", which in Quechua means "How beautiful!"

50% alpaca, 50% acrylic

Hand wash cold, dry flat

Recommended Age: 4 years and up

Producer Group: Ima Sumacc

Country: Peru

Trade partner: Bridge of Hope: Bridge of Hope's office is located in Lima but they have staff traveling to and working in the remote villages in which some of the artisans live. Bridge of Hope trains artisans in accounting, design, quality control and other skills that help them run their own business.