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ALPACA PONCHO NEGRO RUMI
ALPACA PONCHO NEGRO RUMI
ALPACA PONCHO NEGRO RUMI
ALPACA PONCHO NEGRO RUMI

ALPACA PONCHO NEGRO RUMI

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Handwoven in Peru

Regular price CHF 171.82

A truly unique, one-off and handmade piece. Handmade 100% alpaca poncho, undyed natural colour of the alpaca, with hand-spun yarn and made on a pedal loom.

This alpaca poncho is 100% handmade, the yarns used to weave this poncho are hand-spun not machine spun. Woven using a pedal loom, this poncho is chemical free and uses 100% natural fiber.

Did you know that the word Rumi is a quechua word and it means stone, rock. It is a term used in the Peruvian Andes to refer to the solid and natural formations of rocks and stones.

Do you want to know the story behind this poncho and its design? Read it in the section "story" below the images

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In Peru, the poncho, like the chullo, is a garment used daily by a large majority of the population. It is a garment that is part of Peru's tradition. The poncho in Peru serves as protection against rain and cold, which is why it is made from sheep, alpaca, or vicuña wool.

There are many theories about the origin of the word "poncho." One theory suggests that it is a Castilianization of the Quechua word "punchu," which means the same thing. Quechua is the language of the Incas and of the majority of indigenous communities in Peru.

The poncho is an important part of Andina World's collection, because of the importance that it represents in the Peruvian Andes. 
And instead of being a closed piece with only one opening in the center to pass the head through (the traditional poncho design), this poncho is open, allowing it to be wrapped around the neck while still using the traditional material, which is alpaca.

I hope that each Andina World piece adds warmth and beauty to your home and outfit for years to come and that you find a truly unique, one-off handmade piece.

Andina World, weaving life..

  • 96cm.W x 84cm.H

  • 100% Alpaca hand-spun yarn

  • Black

  • Peru

Weavers of Puno

Weavers of Huancavelica image
The poncho is made in collaboration with a talented group of artisans from Puno. Under the leadership of Alberto, a team of master weavers from the Andes of Peru create perfect alpaca textiles by loom.

"Our whole family is employed by our workshop. The women spin the yarn, and men work the looms. The whole community work together from start to finish”

Learn More

40

Puno

Made with higher standards. We preserve artisan craft by paying wages that average 2x the fair trade requirement.

Dry cleaning is the best option for removing stains or occasional cleaning.

Alpaca is a natural fibre. It is softer, stronger and warmer than merino and cashmere. Alpaca farming is sustainable, as alpacas are free roaming and shorn once a year. Alpaca fibre can last decades and it will bio-degrade at the end of its useful life.

In Peru, the poncho, like the chullo, is a garment used daily by a large majority of the population. It is a garment that is part of Peru's tradition. The poncho in Peru serves as protection against rain and cold, which is why it is made from sheep, alpaca, or vicuña wool.

There are many theories about the origin of the word "poncho." One theory suggests that it is a Castilianization of the Quechua word "punchu," which means the same thing. Quechua is the language of the Incas and of the majority of indigenous communities in Peru.

The poncho is an important part of Andina World's collection, because of the importance that it represents in the Peruvian Andes. 
And instead of being a closed piece with only one opening in the center to pass the head through (the traditional poncho design), this poncho is open, allowing it to be wrapped around the neck while still using the traditional material, which is alpaca.

I hope that each Andina World piece adds warmth and beauty to your home and outfit for years to come and that you find a truly unique, one-off handmade piece.

Andina World, weaving life..

  • 96cm.W x 84cm.H

  • 100% Alpaca hand-spun yarn

  • Black

  • Peru

Weavers of Puno

Weavers of Huancavelica image
The poncho is made in collaboration with a talented group of artisans from Puno. Under the leadership of Alberto, a team of master weavers from the Andes of Peru create perfect alpaca textiles by loom.

"Our whole family is employed by our workshop. The women spin the yarn, and men work the looms. The whole community work together from start to finish”

Learn More

40

Puno

Made with higher standards. We preserve artisan craft by paying wages that average 2x the fair trade requirement.

Dry cleaning is the best option for removing stains or occasional cleaning.

Alpaca is a natural fibre. It is softer, stronger and warmer than merino and cashmere. Alpaca farming is sustainable, as alpacas are free roaming and shorn once a year. Alpaca fibre can last decades and it will bio-degrade at the end of its useful life.