Swathe yourself in the indulgent softness of our Zancudo Lightweight Baby Alpaca Fringed Hooded Poncho. This poncho is handcrafted from the finest baby alpaca wool, a fiber treasured for its extraordinary softness and thermal qualities, ensuring a caress as tender as the first light of day on your skin without the slightest hint of irritation.
Every poncho is imbued with the soul of artisanal craftsmanship, dyed in a dusky rose hue that captures the warm blush of dawn over the Andes. Designed with an elegant drape and finished with a lively fringe, this poncho melds traditional charm with contemporary flair.
Whether you’re out on a brisk morning walk or enjoying an evening under the stars, the poncho offers a cocoon of warmth that’s airy and comforting. Its fluid style adapts seamlessly to any wardrobe, inviting you to layer it over casual and formal attire alike.
This poncho is more than a fashion statement; it's a celebration of Ecuador's rich textile heritage, ready to become a treasured element of your personal collection. Each poncho is unique, with slight variations that make it exclusively yours.
One size fits most: 52" W x 36" H / 133 cm W x 92 cm H inc. fringe
Approx. Weight: 1.2 lbs / 550 g
Materials: Baby Alpaca Wool blend
Features: Hood, Fringe, Pullover
An alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama in appearance.
Alpacas are kept in herds that graze on the level heights of the Andes of southern Peru, northern Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Chile at an altitude of 3,500 m (11,500 ft) to 5,000 m (16,000 ft) above sea level, throughout the year. Alpacas are considerably smaller than llamas, and unlike llamas, they were not bred to be beasts of burden, but were bred specifically for their fiber. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, a wide variety of textiles and ponchos in South America.
Baby Alpaca is considered one of the worlds few luxury fibers due to its unique properties of softness, luster, lightness, durability, & warmth. No other animal fiber combines ALL of these properties.
Alpaca is also considered a specialty fiber as less alpaca fiber is produced each year than cashmere, angora rabbit, or mohair.
