"paix entre nous" Crewneck

$380.00

Size Guide
Minus Plus

Cream with black embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.

$100 from each sweater purchased supports Pen America. 

In October of 1921, Catharine Amy Dawson Scott founded the first worldwide association of writers known simply as P.E.N. In her mind's eye it was an organization of friendship, of comradeship, of acceptance and of inclusion. It became one of the first groups to forcefully advocate for human rights. In 1949, P.E.N. was recognized as "representative of the writers of the world" and received the honour of "consultative status" to the United Nations. Dawson Scott declared that while she conceived of the name P.E.N. with the intention it represented - she felt that the alternative rendering of P.E.N., relayed to her by the French writer, Paul Geraldy, to mean "Paix Entre Nous" was "infinitely better." As it translates rather directly to mean "Peace Between Us" or alternatively "Peace Amongst Us," it does seem, as Dawson Scott recognized, to represent the ideals PEN America of what began almost 100 years ago and continues to be searingly relevant today.

Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each piece meets our high standards and well-known style. This may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of embroidery.

This Lingua Franca piece is hand embroidered to order. Please allow about 2-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).

Hand wash cold with mild detergent or dry clean. Lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.

This Lingua Franca piece is hand embroidered to order. Please allow about 2-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).

Items associated with a donation are not eligible for returns as donations cannot be undone to an organization. However, exchanges for a different size or color (if available) may be accomodated. 

Exceptions for a return may be made in the case of a damaged item, as long as Lingua Franca is notified within 15 days of receiving the item.