Earth Celebration - 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." Warm shades of tan, brown and black exalt the fertile Andean earth. Working in luxurious alpaca, Faustino Maldonado creates a men's poncho with pre-Hispanic motifs. The warm but lightweight garment is woven on the hand loom. 3.7 lbs Garment Measurements 37" L x 55" W 100% alpaca Dry clean only Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch 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, their union became stronger. Today they have been married for more than 45 years, and together they formed a beaut