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Lightweight Blue Cotton Poncho From Guatemala, "Cool Breeze"

Name: Lightweight Blue Cotton Poncho From Guatemala, 'Cool Breeze'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 380410
Price: 154.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.83 (64 reviews)

Product ID: 380410

by Luisa Villavicencio (64)

This luxurious hand-loomed poncho is knitted from a blend of Guatemalan cotton woven with structured reclaimed denim fibers. The materials are 100%... more

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This luxurious hand-loomed poncho is knitted from a blend of Guatemalan cotton woven with structured reclaimed denim fibers. The materials are 100% natural and completely free of any dyes.Luisa Villavicencio's workshop creates apparel and accessories that celebrate the rich textile tradition of her family. The cotton woven into their designs is grown in a plantation started by Luisa's father and her knowledge of traditional textiles comes through her mother who was trained in Maya weaving. In an effort to contribute to a greener environment, the workshop has a long-standing partnership with a firm that recycles denim scraps discarded by Guatemala's clothing industry and uses them to create pieces such as this one.

0.50 kgs
1.1 lbs

Garment Measurements

76 cm L x 99 cm W
30" L x 39" W

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US/Imperial

100% cotton, recycled denim
Hand wash or machine wash on gentle cycle
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low heat
Promotes recycling and reduces waste
Made in Guatemala
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 380410

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Luisa Villavicencio

Central America

Cotton apparel and accessories

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Cheryl

From rural Pennsylvania, United States

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Sep 09, 2024

“Beautiful and very well-made!”

This ruana is beautiful and very well-made! I am enjoying wearing it with so many things as an extra lightweight layer for warmth (quite fashionable, too!) and appreciate the natural cotton feel and the soft color. Similar items I have seen a local artisan shops are also much more expensive than this ruana...a great purchase at a great price!

Anytime a light layer is wanted for style or warmth

Purchased Item Ancestral Dungaree, Blue Cotton Ruana with Fringes Handloomed in Guatemala

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Nicole

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Sep 17, 2023

“Love this bag!”

Gave this to a friend, but I love it so much, Im planning to gift one to myself this holiday season.

Purchased Item Celeste, Undyed Recycled Denim and Cotton Shoulder Bag from Guatemala

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Giselle

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Jul 21, 2023

“Sold with 2 flaws from manufacturing”

I was very disappointed because didnt expect that this would be sold with 2 flaws from manufacturing, which shows that they dont have good quality control. This is quite expensive to received it like that. My partner has health issues so Ive not been able to return it. I never had this issue with Novica before and I have been shopping here for the last 15+ years. Other than that, the fabric and cut are nice. The material feels good to the touch. I have not used it because I plan on return it plus the flaw is quite evident.

Cotton Ruana Everyday use

Purchased Item Ancestral Alabaster, Ivory Cotton Ruana with Fringes Handloomed in Guatemala

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Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Microcredit Financing

Luisa Villavicencio has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1400 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in new raw materials and expand variety of product designs.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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Meet the Artist

Luisa Villavicencio Cotton apparel and accessories

(64)

"All our creations are 100% ecological, 100% natural undyed cotton that reveals the natural shades of the fiber. People are sometimes surprised to learn that we use no dying process at all."

"Nature gives the color and we give it shape…. "I'm a Guatemalan woman, born into a family where respect for the environment and for our... read more