poncho

Brown, white and red wool poncho with tassels. Embroided with stylised people.

Tradiitonal warm outer garment designed to ward off wind and rain. Thick and heavy made from sheep, llama, alpaca or vicuna wood. Made from a single sheet of fabric with an opening in the center for the head.

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