Meet Nona.

Nona is the first knitter of Yanantin, the one who made this all possible. And she is a rock star. She is an experienced knitter and can turn every piece of yarn into something beautiful. We're proud to introduce her to you.

Our First Stitch

You don't become the first empowered knitter of Yanantin without good reasons. She is the one who inspired me (Eveline) in the first place to start Yanantin Alpaca.

When we met, Nona was taking care of her grandson Nico, then, a six-month-old-baby. Nona wanted to work while taking care of him, while Nico's father, Nona's son, would be traveling to the countryside for his work as a teacher.

Mady by Nona

Nona is the heart and soul of Yanantin, the first knitter, and a true powerhouse. A source of inspiration and the sweetest grandmother to her family. Whether she's using a knitting machine, crocheting, or hand-knitting, she creates the most beautiful products with love and care.

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Ten Years of Friendship

In 2014, I was doing fieldwork on the effect of syncretic religion on female empowerment in an urban environment. I met Nona through my connections and I felt that I immediately became of part of her family. More than ten years later, I still am.