warm poncho

"The colors that we chose for this poncho are inspired by how San Pedro Volcano looks when the sun is setting," say the women of K'amolon K'i K'ojonel, who boast their pride in their classic weaving techniques. Working on a back strap loom, the design of this poncho is at once classic and contemporary . A rich blend of cotton and rayon made from bamboo fiber assures the soft warmth of this trendy poncho in brown, dark red, orange and green.

Since the threads are dyed by the women, please expect slight differences in the color tone and arrangement.

Inspired by the colors found in a forest, the members of the K'amolon K'i K'ojonel artisan group from Guatemala design this poncho in shades of green, blue, and purple. The artisans use a backstrap loom to hand-weave the lovely garment from soft rayon fabric. A folded front and a long, fringed back give the poncho a unique, asymmetric shape.

Cut like a cape, this generous alpaca-blend wrap is knit in a smooth jersey tweed. A beautiful and subtle medley of deep, rich browns distinguishes this versatile design by Alfredo Falcón. He finishes it with a hand-crocheted border.

Warm natural tones create a lovely multicolor blend in this poncho from Guatemala. Using a backstrap loom, members of the artisan group K'amolon K'i K'ojonel (which means "let us get together") hand-weave the poncho from soft rayon fabric. With a folded front and long, fringed back, the poncho has a unique asymmetric appearance.

In a beautiful vivid green, this elegant poncho is ornamented with horizontal lines near the bottom. Peruvian artisan Celinda Jaco weaves the garment with a soft alpaca blend and finishes it by hand for a unique look. Once reserved for the Inca aristocracy and later for special occasions, alpaca is coveted for its warmth and cozy texture.