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Send to a friendHandcrafted Alpaca Wool Patterned Grey Poncho, "Night Shadows"
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Like shadows in the night, flowers bloom on an alpaca wool blend. Isidoro C'cahuantico creates the illusion on a generous ruana, a traditional Andean cloak. Hand-tied fringe edges the reversible wrap, and a matching scarf is attached to the neck.
- 0.59 kgs
- 1.3 lbs
- Garment Measurements
- Cloak: 85.09 cm L x 120.65 cm W
- Cloak: 33.5" L x 48" W
- 171.45 cm L x 17.78 cm W
- 68" L x 7" W
- 55% alpaca, 45% acrylic
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Textile softness: Coarse -- this item is made with natural fibers that have not been softened in order to preserve the material's natural state
- Made in Peru.
- Ships fast from USA.
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- Free Gift Wrap? No
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Microcredit Financing
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.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Write a review"I became enamored with the textile arts at first sight... My curiosity led me into the world of textiles, looms and weaves."
Isidoro C'cahuantico Mendoza was born in 1954 in a village near Cuzco. During the 1970s, he was forced to migrate when terrorists swept his region.... read more
