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Peruvian Alpaca Blend Reversible Poncho in Grey and Black, "Andean Duality"
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On those cold winter days, there is nothing better than a comfortable poncho. Peruvian artisan Celinda Jaco crafts the design from alpaca blend, adding softness to the garment. It is reversible: one side is in a solid grey and the other in a versatile black.
Since she was a child, Celinda loved to play with weaving materials, imagining making her own designs. Now she fulfills her childhood dreams by bringing us charming creations.
- 0.66 kgs
- 1.5 lbs
- Garment Measurements
- 170 cm L x 140 cm W
- 67" L x 55" W
- 50% alpaca, 45% acrylic, 5% wool
- Dry clean only
- Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
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Trent
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11/28/2023
"Beautiful craftsmanship"
I get compliments on my poncho all the time, and the alpaca makes it warm and still lightweight. Highly recommended, you won t be disappointed.
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Ryan
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10/19/2023
"A Great Scarf"
I bought this scarf along with the sellers Smoke Adventure poncho and am pleased with how well they go together! The quality of the product is excellent and I am very happy with this purchase.
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Ryan
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10/19/2023
"A lovely product from a lovely seller"
Ive been looking for a nice poncho for a while now and finally landed on this one by Celinda Jaco. I was very excited when I received it, and it was relatively quick to arrive given the distance that it was shipped. The quality of the product is excellent and it is exactly what I was looking for. I especially love the little personal touches provided by the seller, such as the handwritten postcard and Celindas bio. Overall, very happy with my purchase.
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Neal
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06/09/2023
"Elegant and beautiful alpaca ruana"
Love this beige or tan alpaca ruana, so elegant and beautiful. The fabric is gorgeous with also crochet details on the edges. Perfect layer and thickness. This color goes with everything since its a plain color that goes well with any other color. Its perfect for spring too in this light tone. I highly recommend it and also this artisan. Its great quality. And it looks so fashionable, yet very practical. I have neck and nerve issues to my arms and hands so I love ruanas, opened in the middle, over ponchos. I hope that she make it in other colors too. And she continues making beautiful ruanas like this one, in other styles. I wanted another beige one but in a blend material with ruffled edges, because I already has one that I love in black and white, but it was sold out. I picked this one then, and it was a great choice too. This one seems thicker with more alpaca, so warmer, so it can be worn when its cold in the winter. I hope that this artisan bring back the blend ones again.
Best Uses
- Every day use
- Elegant occasion usage
- Light warm layer instead of a coat
- Ruana, so opened poncho
- Coat alternative
- Coat alternative for people with shoulder, arms
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Donna
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01/05/2023
"Alpaca blend hooded ruana cape"
Love the pockets, front buttons, warm, beautiful artistry. Perfect for wearing over tops that have non-traditional sleeves. Drapes beautifully! Love this piece, it was worth waiting for!
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Sharon
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11/04/2022
"Perfect for my winter wardrobe"
So stylish for casual or evening wear. Perfect for those chilly days . Material is soft to the touch.
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Lima Glam, Button-down Cloak in Chocolate Brown from Peru
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Empowering Women
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Preserving Traditions
Celinda uses traditional materials to create her contemporary clothing. Her designs are often based on Andean styles such as ponchos and ruanas, her garments are machine knit and finished by hand. From her early teens, Celinda was obsessed with textiles and began to learn tailoring, knitting, crochet, toy-making and appliqué. Many of these crafts were taught to her by her family. Today, she enjoys passing her skills on to the next generation. She encourages university students who are curious about the textile arts to visit her workshop and "practice."
Moving On Up
Celinda has a natural entrepreneurial spirit. She attempted many things before finding her own workshop. Dedicated to preserving Peruvian textile traditions, she trains her own workers and informally teaches university students who have an open invitation to visit her workshop and learn about the textile arts. She is an asset to her community.
Profound Impact
Celinda, her husband and her grandson are all supported through her Novica sales. These sales are steady, enabling her to pay her employees, her workshop bills and other living expenses.
Job Creator
Celinda hires as many university students as possible. It is her way of ensuring that someone will not have to give up their studies because they cannot afford to continue.
Enabling Education
Celinda is proud to be able to pay for the education of one of her grandsons.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
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