Product Detail:

• Amano Hand knit vest. This item is handcrafted with old fashion knitting needles, featuring a jersey stitch

• Composition: Suri Alpaca / Merino

• This is a hand Knitted product. Variations in the knit are a natural characteristic of a handmade product and should not be considered a flaw. this style is worn oversize and although it is knitted firmly it is designed to drop and grow with wear becoming a relaxed layer for all year round.

• Proudly designed by Lorena Laing and handmade locally in Melbourne from the softest suri alpaca wool.

• Care Instructions:

• Cold gentle hand wash using mild detergent

  Do not bleach or soak

  Do not rub or wring

  Squeeze out excess water

  Gently pull wet garment into shape

  Dry flat in shade

  Do not tumble dry

Amano was created by fashion artist, Lorena Laing. The Melbourne design firm is now an international brand, featuring functional, luxe alpaca knitwear, linen, silks, fashion accessories and homewares.

 Amano works with skilled local artisans to hand knit and weave pieces with a nod to traditional techniques meshed with natural, delicate materials to ensure no two garments are the same.

 Renowned for its dedication to ‘slow fashion’, Amano takes a step back with its craft and focuses on sustainable, ethical and traditional artisan processes to bring its clients a truly unique modern piece. The difference in detail stems from subtleties, enduring colour palettes and depths, rich textures and finishes – the mark of raw, natural sustainable fibres and the work of local artisan hands.

 Needle knitting, crochet, loom weaving and working with one of the last knitting mills left in Australia, Amano’s contemporary capsule collections of divine alpaca knits and accessories are featured in carefully selected boutiques, from Melbourne to New York.

 Proudly, in its 20th consecutive season, Amano is proof of a highly sustainable and ethical business with zero waste and continues to win the battle against fast fashion. Embracing the ‘slow fashion’ movement, Amano maintains sustainable practices and challenges consumers to question the traceability of their clothing as well as the origins of the materials themselves.