Handmade by artisans in Bolivia, the Levana Dress is long and lean and has open shoulders. The body is hand crocheted and the lantern sleeves and fringed hem are made by macrame. Each knot is meticulously hand tied in an intricate pattern.

Details:

• 70% Wool (Australia/New Zealand)
• 30% Cashmere (Inner Mongolia)
• Dying/Weaving/Finishing Italy

Blended fibers take on properties of the joining counterparts to achieve uniquely desirable characteristics. Wool is a renewable fiber; one sheep can produce 4-5 pounds of wool per year. Wool provides warmth by trapping heat, while simultaneously transporting moisture away from the body so skin stays dry and comfortable. It is naturally antimicrobial, so it resists odors and rarely needs washing. Its exceptional durability allows for long garment lifespan, and it can biodegrade when disposed into right soil conditions. Cashmere is one of the most luxurious wools, with desirable drape, softness and wrinkle resistance. It is up to three times more insulating than regular wool, with lofty fibers that can be tightly knit into warm and lightweight fabric. Like all wool, it wicks moisture and allows skin to breathe. Cashmere is considered hypoallergenic, since it doesn’t have lanolin. While more delicate than other wool, cashmere garments will not lose their shape if properly cared for. This is due to the fiber’s natural stretch that allows garment to move with you and recover.

In the 1960s, a son transformed his father’s passionate yarn-making into a blossoming cashmere operation. Today, the mill tries to be mindful of environment, worker health and consumerism. For this reason, they have been committed to the Greenpeace ‘Detox My Fashion’ pledge goals since 2016. Additionally, they follow the 4Sustainability protocol for the proper management of hazardous chemicals in production processes. They currently have 100% renewable energy. They abide by the following standards: Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Textile and Health Association: Sustainable Fibre Cashmere (SFA) Responsible Wool Standard Noah’s Ark Project (SGS) Smart Collection Project: Global Recycled Standards; GRS 2020-126 Detox Project; Greenspeace Certified 100% Renewable Energy by ERG Energia

This garment was made by a factory built upon a fundamental cornerstone of employing and empowering women in their artisan craftmanship located in La Paz, Bolivia.