Andean Highland - alpaca wool poncho

“I will never let go of either my grandfather or my grandson's hands, for what I have learned from the elders, I will teach to the young." Working in luxurious alpaca wool, Faustino Maldonado creates a handsome hooded cloak for men. The warm but lightweight garment is based on the traditional poncho. Buttons crafted from dried mate gourds secure each side and the poncho features two pockets. Maldonado includes a spare button. 3.4 lbs Garment Measurements 37" L x 55" W 100% alpaca Dry clean only Textile softness: Coarse -- this item is made with natural fibers that have not been softened in order to preserve the material's natural state Made in Peru, ships from California.  Faustino Maldonado's parents were artisans, a tradition that has been maintained since time immemorial. When Faustino met Agripina Lazo, who is now his wife, he did not know that her parents would also keep the weaving tradition alive. Love didn't take long to arrive and, over time, th