Bestseller

Earth Celebration, Men's Fair Trade Alpaca Wool Poncho

Size: 37" L x 55" W

Maldonado Family

(81)

$406.35CAD Wholesale

$406.35CAD
Bestseller

Alluring Crimson, Knit & Hand-Woven Baby Alpaca Blend Poncho in Red from Peru

Raquel and Gregor

(163)

$163.10CAD Wholesale

$163.10CAD
Bestseller

Magical Lagoon, Blue Hand Woven Cotton Blend Poncho

Size: 30" L x 40" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$173.47CAD Wholesale

$173.47CAD
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Blue Littoral, Men's Loomed Soft Alpaca Blend Navy Blue Poncho with Stripes

Celinda Jaco

(193)

$176.30CAD Wholesale

$176.30CAD
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Primaveral Wine, Cotton Blend Poncho in Purple Hues Handwoven in Guatemala

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$176.30CAD Wholesale

$176.30CAD
Bestseller

Path to the Mountain, Striped Men's 100% Alpaca Hooded Poncho from Peru

Size: 75" L x 55" W

Maldonado Family

(81)

$480.84CAD Wholesale

$480.84CAD
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Forest Texture, Textured Cotton Poncho in Green from Guatemala

Size: 33" L x 37" W

Elena Ixtamer

(45)

$122.56CAD Wholesale

$122.56CAD
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Wine Ceremony, Handwoven Cotton Blend Poncho in a Vibrant Palette

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$176.30CAD Wholesale

$176.30CAD
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Alluring Black, Black Knit & Hand-Woven Baby Alpaca Blend Poncho from Peru

Raquel and Gregor

(163)

$163.10CAD Wholesale

$163.10CAD
Bestseller

Magical Dusk, Brown Orange Handmade Cotton Blend Poncho

Size: 30" L x 40" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$173.47CAD Wholesale

$173.47CAD
Bestseller

Sierra Sky, Hand Woven Blue Baby Alpaca Blend Poncho from Peru

Size: 37" L x 37" W

Raquel and Gregor

(163)

$122.56CAD Wholesale

$122.56CAD
Ruby Tradition, Hand Loomed Cotton Blend Poncho

Size: 30" L x 40" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$182.90CAD Wholesale

$182.90CAD
Bestseller

Our Earth, Handwoven Cotton Blend Poncho in Brown and Green Hues

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$182.90CAD Wholesale

$182.90CAD
Magical Forest, Handcrafted Cotton Blend Poncho

Size: 30" L x 40" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$183.84CAD Wholesale

$183.84CAD
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Purples and Blues, Purple and Blue Poncho Made from Baby Alpaca Blend in Peru

Raquel and Gregor

(163)

$135.76CAD Wholesale

$135.76CAD
Beautiful Horizon, Blue and Purple Rayon Poncho from Guatemala

Size: 32" L x 38" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$163.10CAD Wholesale

$163.10CAD
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Greca Elegance, Handwoven 100% Baby Alpaca Poncho in Black and Ivory

Paola Cuentas

(60)

$176.30CAD Wholesale

$176.30CAD
Ethereal Turquoise, Backstrap Loom Rayon Chenille Poncho with Fringe

Size: 32" L x 38" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$163.10CAD Wholesale

$163.10CAD
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Textures of Guatemala, Guatemalan Handwoven Natural and Recycled Cotton Poncho

Size: S/M,L/XL

Luisa Villavicencio

(64)

$115.92CAD Wholesale

~~$164.99CAD~~ $115.92CAD
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San Juan Fiesta, Multicoloured Cotton Poncho from Guatemala

Size: 35" L x 37" W

Elena Ixtamer

(45)

$148.96CAD Wholesale

$148.96CAD
Creation of Love, Handwoven Rayon Poncho with Striped Patterns from Guatemala

Size: 30" L x 38" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$160.27CAD Wholesale

$160.27CAD
Beach Stripes, Handwoven Striped Cotton Poncho from Guatemala

Size: 33" L x 37" W

Elena Ixtamer

(45)

$122.56CAD Wholesale

$122.56CAD
Pink Cream, Cotton Pale Peach Handwoven Fringed Poncho from Peru

Size: 27" L x 52" W

Stefano Basso

(7)

$148.96CAD Wholesale

$148.96CAD
Autumn Dreams, Handwoven Cotton Blend Poncho in Red and Turquoise Hues

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$176.30CAD Wholesale

$176.30CAD
Ethereal Lilac, Backstrap Loom Purple Rayon Chenille Handwoven Poncho

Size: 32" L x 38" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$182.90CAD Wholesale

$182.90CAD
Bestseller

Autumnal Charm, Asymmetrical Hand Woven Rayon Poncho from Guatemala

Size: 30" L x 35" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$163.10CAD Wholesale

$163.10CAD
Ethereal Earth, Brown Hand Loomed Rayon Chenille Poncho with Fringe

Size: 32" L x 38" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$163.10CAD Wholesale

$163.10CAD
Golden Flair, Hand-Woven Yellow Cotton Poncho with Tassels from Guatemala

Miriam and Debora

(13)

$115.96CAD Wholesale

$115.96CAD
Magical Night, Black Handcrafted Cotton Blend Poncho

Size: 30" L x 40" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$173.47CAD Wholesale

$173.47CAD
Orange Sand, Handloomed Cotton Poncho in Orange Tones from El Salvador

Sandra Cuellar

(1)

$163.10CAD Wholesale

$163.10CAD
Dark Sand, Handloomed Cotton Poncho in Dark Tones from El Salvador

Sandra Cuellar

(1)

$169.70CAD Wholesale

$169.70CAD
Ecru Sand, Handloomed Cotton Poncho in Ecru from El Salvador

Size: 27" L x 44" W x 17.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)

Sandra Cuellar

(1)

$169.70CAD Wholesale

$169.70CAD
Fresh Berry, Handloomed Cotton Poncho

Size: 29.5" L x 39" W

Elena Ixtamer

(45)

$108.42CAD Wholesale

$108.42CAD
Fresh Chili, Bright Red Open Weave Cotton Poncho

Size: 25" L x 50" W

Elena Ixtamer

(45)

$108.42CAD Wholesale

$108.42CAD
Fresh Sapodilla, Handmade Open Weave All Cotton Poncho in Deep Orange

Size: 33" L x 37" W

Elena Ixtamer

(45)

$108.42CAD Wholesale

$108.42CAD
Midnight Blues, 100% Cotton Navy Blue Fringed Women's Poncho from Peru

Size: 27" L x 52" W

Stefano Basso

(7)

$147.07CAD Wholesale

$147.07CAD
Blue Sand, Handloomed Cotton Poncho in Blue from El Salvador

Size: 27" L x 44" W x 17.5" Sleeve (center neck to cuff)

Sandra Cuellar

(1)

$163.10CAD Wholesale

$163.10CAD
Beautiful Flame, Hand Woven Rayon Poncho from Guatemala

Size: 32" L x 38" W

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$169.70CAD Wholesale

$169.70CAD
Forest Heart, Handwoven Cotton Blend Fringed Poncho in Warm Hues

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$189.50CAD Wholesale

$189.50CAD
Fusion of colour, Patterned Cotton Poncho Handwoven in Guatemala

Size: 33" L x 37" W

Elena Ixtamer

(45)

$129.16CAD Wholesale

$129.16CAD
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Golden Willow, Organic Dyes Handwoven Cotton Poncho

Size: 30" L x 35" W

Community Association of Tzutujil Women Artisans

(10)

$85.27CAD Wholesale

~~$95.22CAD~~ $85.27CAD
Bestseller

Andean Celebration, Men's Andean 100% Alpaca Handwoven Poncho in Earth Shades

Size: 37" L x 55" W

Maldonado Family

(81)

$412.95CAD Wholesale

$412.95CAD
Navy Blue Silhouettes, Dark Blue and White Ikat Poncho

Size: 33" L x 37" W

Elena Ixtamer

(45)

$148.96CAD Wholesale

$148.96CAD
Red Threads, 100% Cotton Deep Coral Red Poncho Handmade in Peru

Stefano Basso

(7)

$115.05CAD Wholesale

~~$135.76CAD~~ $115.05CAD

The Village Council

Your answers straight from the village experts

+ - Can men wear ponchos? Which are best?

Absolutely! Men's ponchos look great and you'll find them in woven fabrics as well as knits. They're easy to slip on and aren't bulky like heavy jackets and overcoats. They go with everything from jeans and khaki to dressy wool trousers. Solid colors look good at the office as well as with casual attire. You might prefer a trendy ombr in tonal colors. Striped ponchos are popular with men as well as those with geometric patterns.

+ - Are any of your ponchos eco-friendly?

Yes! Most are created with sustainable materials and natural fibers.For example, Luisa Villavicencio's family in Guatemala cultivates cotton in several natural colors jade, ixcaco (cocoa) and ivory, or crude cotton. In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to weaving it and transforming it into apparel. She often combines it with recycled denim fibers derived from clothing factory scraps. In Thailand, an eco-friendly technique called ouke printing may be used. The artisan selects natural leaves and flowers, arranges them on cotton fabric, and applies steam. They are left in place for a day or two to leave their images permanently on the poncho.

+ - Are there meaningful motifs or designs that distinguish certain kinds of ponchos?

Yes! Andean peoples such as the Inca were extraordinary textile artists and their weavings were more highly prized than gold. Their motifs then and now tend to be geometric patterns, characterized by their symmetry, and many exemplify handloomed artistry. Maya women in Central America still work on the backstrap looms they have used for centuries. Their traditional pic bil technique involves laying in thicker threads where the patterns are desired, giving the textile the appearance of embroidery. A very unique pattern is called jaspe. This results from an ikat technique in which the threads are carefully tie-dyed before they are placed on the loom. Itajime is a kind of shibori tie-dying, an ancient technique that originated in Japan. Rather than tying the fabric with threads, wooden shapes are knotted into the fabric. These block the dye from selected areas in more precise geometric patterns. The dye is classically derived from the indigo plant and lends itself to themes of peace and tranquility.Artisans in India take their inspiration from the traditional styles and motifs of Kashmir, where ponchos are well suited to the cold weather there. Lavish floral motifs are popular and they are often embroidered by hand with aari embroidery, a type of chain stitch. The flowers are traced on the fabric and a needle with a hooked end is used to push colorful threads through the fabric from behind. Each time the needle is pulled up, it brings up a loop of thread, and the loops are linked consecutively.

+ - What poncho materials are best and why?

For autumn and winter, wool and wool blends are popular. Alpaca fleece, once reserved for Inca kings, is hypoallergenic and provides extraordinary warmth. Yet alpaca is also lightweight and soft. Cotton and pima cotton are great options for spring and summer, as is chenille derived from bamboo fiber. Linen and hemp may be used in ponchos and any of these may be combined with synthetic fibers such as acrylic, polyamide and nylon. Its up to the artisan and the shopper.

+ - How are handcrafted ponchos made?

Artisans and designers work in all kinds of techniques, from woven and knitted to crochet and even macram. And some combine two or more crafting methods.Woven ponchos can be lightweight or thick and warm. They can be created with a power loom, or woven by hand of wool or alpaca. In the Andes, knitted ponchos are popular and many are knitted by hand. Others are created with semi-manual knitting machines. However even these are often finished with hand-crocheted fringe and borders or hand-embroidery.Knitted and crocheted ponchos drape beautifully and can include classic cable knits for fall and winter as well as lacy openwork for spring and summer. Macrame results in fascinating textures. Novica has a poncho in every color for every occasion.

+ - Are ponchos fashionable?

In 2021-2022, ponchos are a super trendy fashion choice and their versatility takes them everywhere. Choose a classic plaid or stripes to wear over jeans. Or a short crocheted poncho with a dress for summer evenings. Pair a lacy poncho with a prom dress. Or choose a solid tone that can go from the office to the boardroom and on to a night on the town.A poncho or two make a great investment for your maternity wardrobe you can wear them before, during and after. Keep a poncho in the car so that, when it gets chilly, you can quickly slip it over your head.A classic poncho in white or ivory becomes an elegant cloak that takes the bride to and from the winter wedding and reception venues. Short, lightweight ponchos make perfect beach cover-ups.And dont forget a poncho for the men in your life.

+ - Do ponchos come in different styles?

Yes! Their styles are as varied as the materials used to craft them.Wool ponchos and Indian cashmere are favorites for autumn and winter. With its exceptional lightweight warmth, alpaca is the coziest of natural fibers. The weight of the fabric and its open spaces affect the drape as well as the warmth.Youll find ponchos with cowl or turtlenecks, boat necks, V-necks and more. They come in solid colors, plaid, patterned and open mesh. Some are reversible, others have hoods. Voluptuous hand-crocheted trim and hand-knotted fringe dress up the poncho for cool evening events. And a single poncho can be worn with the points in front or at the sides for two different looks.While many consider the Mexican serape a poncho, technically, it is not. The serape is folded and worn on one shoulder. The Andean ruana cloak is also similar but it is open in the front or may have buttons.

+ - Where did the poncho originate and how did it get its name?

The short answer is South America, where archaeologists have discovered burial ponchos dating back 2,000 to 2,500 years in Paracas, Peru. Woven by hand, they are surprisingly similar to those worn today in the Andes.If you run an Internet search for poncho, youll probably find results that include the word Pancho. Pancho is the nickname for Francisco. Poncho is the nickname for Alfonso, and neither one has anything to do with the garments origin.Poncho is thought to be a Quechua word, punchu, adapted to Spanish pronunciation. It denotes a fabric wrap. The word is also similar to pontro, or woven wool in the Araucanian language, native to Argentina and Chile.The name poncho is used worldwide but, in Mexico, it is also known as a gabn, in Brazil, paia, and in Chile, chamanto. The longer ponchos called jorongos, are often worn by the South American chaln, or horseman.

+ - What is a poncho?

Ponchos are practical and endlessly versatile. But exactly what is a poncho? It is basically a square or rectangular piece of cloth with an opening in the center so you can slip it over your head. Some ponchos are even circular, others may be open in front. However, all classic ponchos are sleeveless and worn over your everyday clothing.There are two basic types of this fun garment those made of fabric and those that are waterproof. Lightweight and adaptable, the rain poncho often features a hood. Some have an inner liner made of cozy fabrics for warmth. Waterproof ponchos were first used by the US military in the 1850s but became a popular military issue almost a century later in the 1940s.

Featured Reviews

Rayon poncho, 'Ethereal Turquoise'

Barbara

Oct 15, 2020

Elegant style

I had a beautiful poncho somewhat similar to this which I finally wore out. This is a finer texture than the bamboo cotton and the fringe carries a lovely sheen. The medium weight drapes well, perfect for those warmer fall days. The accompanying note read "thanks for your support, hugs" in Spanish. Well besos y abrazos to the wonderful women weavers in the co-op who so skillfully and lovingly support war survivors. You are amazing! As ever, I wear your beautiful work with love and pride.

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Cotton poncho, 'Beach Stripes'

Mary L

Sep 17, 2021

Neat!

Cute, comfortable, and really usable. In fact, going to wear it with these earrings from Novica! Modern Taxco Sterling Silver and Copper Dangle Earrings, "Light of the Afternoon" Thank you for your effort and talent! Peace!

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Rayon poncho, 'Autumnal Charm'

Polly

May 19, 2022

Perfect for me!

This poncho is so lovely, even though the colors are a lot different from the picture. The colors are much more muted, but I love the Fall colors, the soft material, the excellent workmanship and the drape of it. I have fairly broad shoulders, so I was afraid it might be skimpy on me, but it isn't at all. I think it would be a good fit on a lot of different shapes. Thanks to Novica and this weaver! I hope to buy more items from her.

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