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Zero Waste
Introducing our zero waste collection made out of 100% deadstock alpaca material of previous works of our artisans partners.
We love wool and we want to give an use and purpose to all of this precious material we have left, so we have created an entire collection of accessories and clothing one of kind, with so much personality and inspired in our favourite knits. Enjoy!
Essentials
Ethically made pieces that are timeless, eye-catching, and above all, made to last.
Sawika Crop Alpaca Sweater
$226.00
Our Sawika alpaca sweater in its crop version! With a beautiful classic cable knit, it’s super soft cozy and effortlessly chic. Comes in natural white alpaca that is perfect to dress up and down.
Handmade in Bolivia by Artsol.
Sawika means: Lily flower in Aymara language.
Our sweaters are made with sustainable alpaca wool sourced from local communities in the Highlands of Bolivia. The alpaca wool is sourced by extreme care by the communities who lives from this activity through a process that involves a joint breeding.
Featured collection
Out of stockSami Alpaca Zero Waste Sweater
$289.00
Zero Waste Mittens
From
$55.00
SaleZero Waste Alpaca Gloves
On sale
$45.00
SaleZero Waste Chullu Hat
On sale
$50.00
Yanawara gift card
From
$25.00
Out of stockSami Alpaca Zero Waste Sweater
$289.00
Zero Waste Mittens
From
$55.00
SaleZero Waste Alpaca Gloves
On sale
$45.00
SaleZero Waste Chullu Hat
On sale
$50.00
Yanawara gift card
From
$25.00
Our Story
Yanawara is a purpose-driven start-up that curates & designs clothing and accessories ethically made by Bolivian artisans combining traditional techniques, natural fibers and timeless design. We aim to promote the artisan industry, increase fair and safe job opportunities, and contribute to a more sustainable fashion industry.
We want to share something special
Beautiful high quality products inspired in the culture and traditions of a multicultural country, made with noble and local fibers such as alpaca, leather and traditional textiles. Each product has an amazing story that we want to share with you.
Journal
23 Mar, 2022
Bolivian women highlight
This month we want to highlight the story of a Bolivian woman who, without stopping doing what she loves and being herself, has broken schemes and has worked very hard to achieve her life goals. Today we want you to meet Ana Lia Gonzales Magueño - also known as Lita, a woman who was born and grew up in the city of El Alto - Bolivia, located at 4060 meters above sea level and very close to the highest mountains in the region. Today, Lita's work and passion are visible in Bolivia and internationally, thus, she has taught us that everything is possible in the minds of girls and women who want to reach the top.
"The mountain has changed our lives for the better."
21 Dec, 2021
Our first crowdfunding campaign
Thousands of Bolivian families support their day-to-day living expenses with handcrafted work. But not just any kind of handcrafted work…
The designs crafted by Bolivian artisans are one-of-a-kind, sustainable, traditional, high-quality pieces of artwork made with personalized love and care. These products are a channeling of the artisans’ self-expression…
19 Oct, 2021
Investing in women is investing in the community
The truth is that investing in projects that aim to strengthen women's economy is to invest in families, therefore, in the entire community, and not only because said economic strengthening will allow a family to break cycles of poverty and violence, but also because women are organizing themselves into production and development networks that identify them as a whole and allow them to share the same criteria of struggle and resistance against discrimination and inequality, in time to offer them opportunities of a new life and also to their families. This gives a deep sense of hope for the future, because it is a response to the need to find solutions to current problems such as the increase in violence, corruption, climate change, armed conflicts, migratory and refugee crises, lack of employment, scarcity of water and basic services, and so many etcetera that take away people's peace. The answer to all this is women: women and environment, women and production networks, women and peace, women and politics, women in business, women artisan development, women leading real changes.
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22 Jul, 2021
Discover Bolivia's Unique Places
Today I am going to tell you a little about Bolivia. As you know, Bolivia is located in the heart of South America and is mainly known for the Lake Titicaca and the great Uyuni Salt Flats. They are undoubtedly very beautiful places, but they are not the only attractions in our country. What you might not know about Bolivia, is that it is a super diverse country and an ideal place for those who are looking for an adventure in the middle of a natural paradise rich in culture and history as well. When all this coronavirus crisis passes and people can travel again, there will be a greater tendency to make more sustainable tourism trips, visiting outdoors, avoiding crowded destinations and seeking to minimize impacts on the environment and local cultures, exactly what Bolivia offers to the world.
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Meet our artisan partners
Collaborative Design. Exquisite curation. Traditional Techniques. Ethically Made. Made in Bolivia.