winter poncho

The most iconic garment to hail from South America is the revered poncho, made for weathering harsh surroundings and staying warm on a winter's day. Husband and wife team, Raquel and Gregor, make their own interpretation of the classic large sheet of fabric, manually weaving this ivory coloured poncho from fine baby alpaca yarn, with nylon added to increase durability, resulting in a lightweight and elegant example.

The magnificent essence of the Peruvian littoral transforms into a dapper garment thanks to Celinda Jaco's exquisite talent. The artisan uses alpaca blend yarns to loom this navy poncho, accented with stripes at the bottom for a gallant look. Soft and practical, the piece is ideal for a winter day.

Shades of purple, deep plum, saffron yellow and cranberry red combine in this gorgeous poncho that is sure to brighten up any winter day. Raquel and Gregor weave a striped pattern with a cozy texture using a soft baby alpaca blend.

Raquel and Gregor aim to preserve their homeland's rich weaving and textile tradition through their work.

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.