Overview
The Foliage Skirt is a textured, sculptural knit designed to move with you through the season. Handcrafted in Peru using 100% certified baby alpaca, it blends weight and softness into a silhouette that feels both grounded and effortlessly elevated. Inspired by leaves the symbolize self-renewal, each skirt is shaped with natural curves and stitchwork that echo nature’s rhythm. With a long-length hemline and gentle stretch, it slips into your wardrobe with ease, and it’s perfect for weekend wanders, gallery afternoons, and slow mornings that turn into something more.
Part of the Blossom in Winter Collection
Launched in August, this collection honors growth beneath the surface, soft resilience, emotional bloom, and winter's quiet rituals. Each piece is hand-knit in Peru by women-led artisan workshops using 100% certified baby alpaca.
The Dreamer
Move through a museum in it with a journal in hand
The Rebuilder
Wears it with the Rose Sweater to keep cozy with tea in hand
The Luminary
Dresses it up with sharp boots to run errands in the city
See the Craft
Watch Guadalupe, one of our lead knitters, bring this piece to life.
ME Maria Elena
- Cusco, Peru
"When I knit, I think about the woman who will wear this piece. 1| imagine her strength, her dreams, her journey. Every stitch carries my hopes for her happiness."
500 hours
Total Craft Time
25 Years
Experience
The 300 Hour Journey
Yarn selection 40 hours
Pattern Preparation 40 hours
Knitting Process: 160 hours
Finishing touches 72 hours
A Note from Your Artisan
Every piece arrives with a handwritten card from the artisan who made it, including their initials, the date of completion, and a personal message.
Materials That Honor You
Every fiber is chosen for how it feels against your skin, how it moves with your body, and how it honors the earth.
Freedom of Movement
Lightweight construction flows with you; never restrictive.
Adaptive Fit
Large elastic waistband moves easily with your body — no tightness, just comfort.
Breathable Ease
Keeps you cool and at ease from day to night.
Effortless Grace
The soft drape adds natural confidence and fluidity.
The Materials
100% Certified Baby Alpaca Naturally, temperature regulating, moisture wicking, and antimicrobial
Care & Love
We recommend dry cleaning only. Do not machine wash. Store folded, not hung, to maintain structure.
How to Wear Your Story
Every piece is designed to adapt to your life, your moods, and your moments. Here's how to make it uniquely yours.
Date night
Complement the Foliage Skirt with boots and the Rose Sweater
Running Errands
Comfortable enough to wear with a cotton shirt and some sneakers
Your Winter of Becoming
This isn’t just about what you wear, it’s about how you move through change. Each piece in Blossom in Winter is made to steady you through transition, and remind you of resilience and grace.
Layer with Calm
Add the Rose Sweater over a dress or beneath a coat when the air turns crisp. Each layer gives you warmth and softness you can feel, and a calm start before you step out.
Trust Your Season
Some days call for the Foliage Scarf, others for the lightness of the skirt. Choose what feels right for your body that day. The pieces are made to adapt, not demand.
Wear Your Renewal
These aren’t clothes to perform in, they’re meant to live with you. Whether you’re staying in or stepping forward, wear them as you’re evolving, at your own pace.
How the Foliage Skirt Compares
Features | Foliage Skirt | Typical Premium Skirt |
|---|---|---|
Material | 100% Certified Baby Alpaca | Wool blends with synthetics |
Craftsmanship | Fully hand-knit | Machine-made in minutes |
Production Scale | Only 40 were made across all colors | Thousands per style |
Ethical Standards | Fair wages, low-waste, women-led artisan workshops | Often unclear or unverified |
Longevity | No pilling, keeps shape over time | May stretch, fade, or pill quickly |
Price | $420 – reflects true craftsmanship and transparency | $200–$600 with inflated retail markups |
Most brands use low-grade materials and inflated pricing to simulate luxury.
At Rivelle Knits, we do the opposite. We start with the best (100% baby alpaca), produce slowly, and price transparently.
Why Handmade Matters
Over 90% of women’s knitwear is machine-made. But at Rivelle Knits, we do things differently. Handmade pieces allow for nuance, texture, and soul that machines can’t replicate. Each Foliage Skirt is slow-made by women artisans in Peru, shaped stitch by stitch with intention and care.
Read our post on the difference between machine-knit and hand-stitched craftsmanship
Read nowSize & Fit
The Foliage Skirt comes in three blended sizes for a flexible and flattering fit.
Size | Waist Width | Length | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|---|---|
XXS/XS | 13" | 22" | 19.5" |
S/M | 14" | 23" | 20.5" |
L/XL | 15.5" | 24" | 22" |
Fit Tip: The skirt has natural give due to the baby alpaca fibers and ribbed waistband. Choose your regular size or size down if between.
Model Info: Alyssa is 5’10” and wears size XXS/XS.
Complete Your Story
Pieces that work beautifully together, chosen specifically for women on similar journeys.
Why You'll Love It
The Rose Sweater is made to be lived in, not just worn, with intentional weight, softness, and longevity stitched into every fiber.
The Story Behind the Design | Designer Perspective
The Rose Sweater was one of the most technically challenging pieces I’ve ever designed and knitted. I wanted it to feel sculptural, almost like a garment that holds space without becoming heavy or stiff. The balance had to be just right: soft enough to drape gently, strong enough to last, and textured enough to feel emotionally resonant.
Every stitch placement matters. The lines echo a quiet bloom, not showy, but powerful in its unfolding.” I used stitches that mimic petals opening, woven into a structure that feels both protective and open. It’s a sweater you can move in, breathe in, and be held by.
The name “Rose” came from that contrast. There’s grace in it, but also grit. It’s a sweater for the parts of you that are still blooming, even in winter.
— Nadine, Founder of Rivelle Knits
Emotional Resonance
This is the sweater you reach for when you're writing your next chapter. It’s not just warm, it’s anchoring. Knit with a relaxed silhouette and soft structure, it gives you room to move, breathe, and feel at ease in your own rhythm. Whether you’re curled up editing a draft, leading a meeting with quiet confidence, or taking a reflective walk at dusk, the Rose Sweater wraps around you like a gentle reminder: you are unfolding, and that is enough.
Fabric & Feel
Material
100% Certified Baby Alpaca (alpaca origin mark certificate)
Texture
soft, 3d-like with the flowers and bobble stitches
Weight
750g – Hefty enough for comfort, light enough to move
Benefits
Naturally warm and breathable
Hypoallergenic and soft (naturally contains no lanolin)
No pilling
Drapes gently, never clings
Ethics & Sustainability
Women-led production in Peru
No harmful dyes or chemicals
100% baby alpaca wool
Fair wages and low-waste processes
Care Instructions
Dry Clean Only: To preserve the natural fibers and shape of the garment, we recommend dry cleaning only.
Do not hand wash or machine wash.
Store folded, not hung, to prevent stretching.
