Tarqui – Alpaca Wool Hooded Poncho – Aztec Pattern – Cream & Black

Winter Warmth. Aztec Pattern in Cream & Black. Handmade in Ecuador.

Tarqui is the cream-and-black member of our Aztec family: hooded, fringed and woven from a baby alpaca wool blend in a pattern that reads as either black or dark gray on cream.

A hooded pullover poncho in the bold geometric pattern our Otavalo weavers are known for. Baby alpaca fibre is finer and softer than standard alpaca, so it is warm without itch and drapes rather than bulks.

Why you’ll love it

• Baby alpaca – finer and softer than standard alpaca
• Real winter weight – for genuinely cold days
• Neutral Aztec – cream and black go with everything
• Hood and fringe – warmth and character
• Hand-woven in Otavalo – fair-trade artisan work from Ecuador

Details

• Material: 80% baby alpaca / 20% acrylic — the acrylic keeps the piece soft, washable and in shape for years
• Color: Cream & Black
• Size: 43" x 37" (110 x 95 cm) including fringe — one size
• Weight: approx. 1,100 g / 2.4 lb
• Colours: Cream with black or dark gray pattern — each batch differs slightly
• Features: Attached hood, hand-tied fringe
• Made in: Otavalo, Ecuador — fair trade, artisan woven

“Baby alpaca” is the name of the finest grade of alpaca fibre, not the age of the animal — alpacas are shorn once a year, like sheep.

Warmth

Substantial (about 2.4 lb) — a proper cold-weather layer.

Size & fit — one size

A poncho has no sleeves or seams to fit, so one size fits almost every adult; your size mainly changes how much of you it covers.

• Standard width. Fits any adult; if you want more arm coverage, see our extra-large ponchos.
• If you're 5'4": hem just below the knee, arms covered past the elbow.
• If you're 6'2": hem at mid-thigh, arms covered to the elbow.
• Still unsure? Enter your height in the poncho calculator or see the size guide.

Care

• Hand wash cold with a mild detergent (or delicate cycle in a mesh bag)
• Do not bleach or tumble dry
• Lay flat or hang with support to dry, out of direct sun
• Steam or low iron with a cloth if needed

Handmade, so no two are identical. Each piece is woven and dyed by hand in Otavalo, Ecuador. Colours can be a shade lighter or darker than on screen, and fringe and pattern placement vary slightly — that is the signature of a real artisan piece, not a flaw.

Shipping & gift. Dispatched from Ecuador within 1 business day. US orders travel FedEx Express — typically at your door in 3–5 business days, duties covered. We ship worldwide by express courier (DHL, FedEx or UPS), typically 3–10 business days; local duties and taxes may apply outside the US. Every order includes a small surprise from Ecuador.