travel poncho

Warm autumnal tones create a lovely multicolour blend in this poncho from Guatemala. Using a backstrap loom, members of the artisan group K'amolon K'i K'ojonel (which means "let us get together") hand-weave the poncho from soft rayon fabric. With a folded front and long, fringed back, the poncho has a unique asymmetric appearance.

"The colors that we chose for this poncho are inspired by how San Pedro Volcano looks when the sun is setting," say the women of K'amolon K'i K'ojonel, who boast their pride in their classic weaving techniques. Working on a back strap loom, the design of this poncho is at once classic and contemporary . A rich blend of cotton and rayon made from bamboo fiber assures the soft warmth of this trendy poncho in brown, dark red, orange and green.

Since the threads are dyed by the women, please expect slight differences in the color tone and arrangement.

Shades of turquoise and royal blue combine in a gorgeous poncho that is sure to brighten up any winter day. Raquel and Gregor hand-weave a striped pattern with a cozy texture using a soft baby alpaca blend. Baby alpaca is the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

Raquel and Gregor label all their designs with the name Sillpa, which is the Aymara word for describing comfort, softness, and pleasure. The couple aims to preserve their homeland's rich weaving and textile tradition through their work.

You'll be the hit of the party in this knit poncho by Peruvian artisan Alfredo Falcon. The artisan uses a touch of famously soft baby alpaca for this design. The poncho features a V-neck and a unique semi sheer diamond motif. The poncho's angled cut makes for a flattering silhouette. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.