handmade knitwear

Our sustainable knitwear collection consists of carefully selected, unique pieces that are entirely hand-knitted and hand-embroidered, bringing back the slow and precise art of handmade fashion, luxurious feels of the highest quality materials, and unique knitting patterns and details.

The selection is a combination of pieces designed by us in PÆTRIA_design and made ethically by our precious knitters in central Serbia, as well as a collaboration with the designer Marijana Andric from Maridruna* – a sustainable and small-scale Serbian knitwear brand that creates luxury pieces while promoting ethical responsibility. Maridruna collaborates with a community of knitters, some with over 60+ years of experience. Together, they focus on every fibre type, texture, and twist in the yarn to deliver a luxury handmade product with a contemporary design. We are slowly and mindfully expanding our brand range as we find new small, independent brands that both fulfill our strict requirements and live by the samme philosophy as we do.

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*every designer sold on PÆTRIA.com had to prove specified standards in regards to a sustainable production approach in form of fair treatment, and wages for the artisans, as well as high-quality standards of the materials that are used. Through these processes, we support fighting “greenwashing” and misleading marketing practices. We do not support or resale any fast fashion brands, nor pieces containing real leather, fur, or angora.

5 Products

  • Out of Stock
    405.00  (incl. local MVA/VAT)

    Fiona knitted cardigan is that perfect little seasonless pop of color in your wardrobe. An ode to femininity, fully handmade (yes, the buttons too), praised with an amazing flower-like pattern, slightly puffed shoulders, and a dropping braided pattern at the bottom hem, for an enhanced waist. Fiona is gentle, yet conspicuous, imbued with the allure of simple elegance that leaves no one indifferent. This piece is extremely delicate and lightweight and can easily fit into a purse, so it`s always on hand.

    Due to the delicacy of its fine mohair wool pattern details, as well as the handmade buttons, it takes couple of days to knit one Fiona cardigan. 

    COLORS AVAILABLE: only 1 left in lilac.
    SIZING: One size. The models are approx. 175 cm/ 5′ 8″ tall

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  • 495.00  (incl. local MVA/VAT)

    Jaqaru is a fully hand-knitted, 89% pure alpaca sweater, with unique details. Jaqaru is made in a classical braid pattern, combined with detailed hem and cuffs, but what makes this piece a stand-out are the openings down the sleeves, created in an eye-catching twisted braid pattern. Jaqaru is the piece you will want to wear every day, throughout the year, due to its versatility and superb delicacy and lightness, that comes from the high percentage of pure alpaca wool. The Jaqaru sweater hugs you with its Peruvian heritage, centered around love, connectivity, and craftsmanship. Jaqaru is made entirely with pure sustainable materials translated into a Peruvian-Scandinavian narrative. An expression of culture through design where each garment also represents a commitment to the environment and the artisans of the AYNI family.

    SIZING: The model is 175 cm/ 5′ 8″ tall wearing sample size S.

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  • - 50 % Off
    Original price was: 234.00 €.Current price is: 117.00 €. (incl. local MVA/VAT)

    Lima is an extraordinary light spring/summer wardrobe piece. Hand-knitted sheer crop sweater in pure FS alpaca is exceptionally breathable and soft on the skin. Lima is easy to pair with jeans, pants, skirts, or just over a bikini or a swimsuit for early morning beach walks. Lima also makes a great autumn piece under a seasonal coat, that won’t make it bulky. 

    SIZING: The model is 175 cm/ 5′ 8″ wearing sample size S. Runs true to size.
    LENGTH: 43cm/16.92″

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  • Out of Stock
    585.00  (incl. local MVA/VAT)

    Quinoa is a fully handmade crochet multicolor and multi-yarn crew neck sweater, made of the highest quality Peruvian pima cotton, in combination with the extremely soft FS alpaca yarn (FS stands for the superfine hand-brushed alpaca quality). Quinoa is one of the most unique pieces from the Ayni collection due to its amazing quinoa seed resembling pattern, combined with moderate balloon sleeves transitioning to hand-embroidered cuffs. Due to its stand-out complexity, one Quinoa sweater takes up to 14 days to complete. The Quinoa sweater hugs you with its Peruvian heritage, centered around love, connectivity, and craftsmanship. Quinoa is made entirely with pure sustainable materials translated into a Peruvian-Scandinavian narrative. An expression of culture through design where each garment also represents a commitment to the environment and the artisans of the AYNI family.

    SIZING: The model is 175 cm/ 5′ 8″ and wearing sample size S/M

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  • Out of Stock
    810.00  (incl. local MVA/VAT)

    What says cozy more than a plush bathrobe? This dense wool, robe-inspired coat is comfortably practical as it is stylish. The fully handmade Robe coat is designed to sit at a special intersection between off-duty indoor wear and braving-the-elements outerwear. Our Robe coat is a truly hygge-inducing, full-length, ultimate winter coat, made in dark gray wool, to be worn season after season. The coat has an open design, a detachable waist belt, spacious sleeves, and a voluminous collar that can be lifted for a proper wrapped-up look for cold scandi days.

    The Robe coat is proudly designed and ethically created by the female knitters of Maridruna, a small community of several generations of highly skilled artisans whose craftsmanship is recognized worldwide and loved and worn by women of all ages and styles, with a particular appreciation for handmade, timeless, and high-quality slow fashion.

    COLOR: Dark Gray
    SIZING: One size. The model is 175 cm/ 5′ 8″ tall

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