Cuyuja – Lightweight Alpaca Wool Hooded Poncho – Black Diamonds – White

Lightweight Warmth. Black Diamonds on White. Handmade in Ecuador.

Cuyuja is Palora’s bolder sister: the same lightweight baby alpaca blend and fringed hood, in white with a black diamond pattern.

Named after the Andean pass where the road drops from the highlands to the Amazon, it is handwoven in Otavalo from a baby alpaca wool blend and weighs only 1.5 lb — the poncho you throw on for a cool morning and forget you are wearing.

Why you’ll love it

• Lightweight yet warm – autumn to spring
• Baby alpaca – smooth and soft against the skin
• Hood and fringed hem – practical and unmistakably Andean
• Graphic black and white – a pattern that reads from across the room
• 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
• Size: 45" W x 35" H plus 2" fringe (116 x 90 cm + 5 cm) — one size
• Weight: approx. 680 g / 1.5 lb
• Features: Attached hood, fringe, pullover style, diamond pattern
• 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

Lightweight (about 1.5 lb). Ideal over a shirt or thin sweater in cool weather; layer it over a jacket when it turns cold.

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 past 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.