Archidona - Lightweight Baby Alpaca Fringed Hooded Poncho - Shades of Gray - Unisex

Lightweight Warmth. Soft Andean Style. Handmade in Ecuador.

Archidona is the neutral one: white with smoke-gray and black gradient panels, light enough for every day and warm enough for a cool evening.

Handcrafted in Ecuador from a baby alpaca wool blend, it has an attached hood, a button neckline and soft fringe along the edges. Wear it over a shirt, sweater or light jacket — travel, markets, festivals, or as a gift that clearly wasn’t bought in a hurry.

Why you’ll love it

• Lightweight yet warm – cosy without bulk
• Baby alpaca – smooth and soft against the skin
• Hood and button neckline – practical, traditional details
• Neutral palette – white, smoke gray and black that go with everything
• Handmade in Ecuador – supports artisan textile craft

Details

• Material: 80% baby alpaca / 20% acrylic — the acrylic keeps the piece soft, washable and in shape for years
• Size: 44" W x 33" H plus 3.5" fringe (112 x 84 cm + 9 cm) — one size
• Weight: approx. 680 g / 1.5 lb
• Colours: White, smoke gray, black and charcoal tones; geometric Andean-inspired panels
• Features: Attached hood, button neckline, fringe, relaxed unisex fit
• Made in: Ecuador — fair trade, artisan made

“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 at 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.