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Alpaca Blend Reversible Black and Taupe Poncho, "Chakanas in Grey and Taupe"
Shading delicately from taupe to deep graphite grey, this voluptuous poncho features three rows of chakanas from pre-Hispanic Peru. An astral symbol, the chakana symbolizes order in family and community life; it is taken from a constellation of stars. Isidoro C'cahuantico works in a luxurious blend of alpaca wool, renowned for its lightweight warmth.
- 0.58 kgs
- 1.3 lbs
- Garment Measurements
- 82 cm L x 130 cm W
- 32.5" L x 51" W
- 55% alpaca, 45% acrylic
- Lay flat to dry
- Dry cleaning recommended
- One size fits most
- Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
- Dry clean or hand wash in cold water
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
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- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Lisa
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05/09/2022
"Favorite Poncho"
I have several ponchos in my closet but this one is my very favorite.
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Sunil
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03/09/2020
"Soft, comfortable, well-crafted"
Wonderful for the cold rainy nights. The texture is amazingly soft. Its like a wearable blanket.
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Linda
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05/23/2023
"Gift this coming Christmas"
I bought this for a teenage boy. It is so soft and warm, yet “cool”! I think he will absolutely love it, especially on those cold New England mornings while waiting for the school bus.
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Black Gift of Warmth, Alpaca Blend Wrap Scarf in Black from Peru
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Tara
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05/01/2023
"A favorite piece"
My newest favorite piece! Looks beautiful and so easy to match…. Convenient and classy…. Just love it!
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Teodora
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03/16/2023
"Elegant soft blue ruana"
No more cold feeling inside and out on top of my coat or just it on cold summer nights.
Best Uses
- Cold winter days or summer evenings
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Suzanne
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02/18/2023
"Perfection!"
Beautifully made alpaca blend ruana. Perfect weight and so much attention to detail in its creation. Worn with jeans or skirts, it is the perfect addition. Gifted this to a dear friend who wears it constantly! Also ordered one for myself! Stunning!
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Friend
- Occasion: Christmas
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Isidoro C'cahuantico has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2850 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of larger quantities of alpaca yarn to increase production.
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