lightweight poncho

Ideal for a cover up on the beach or at the pool, this breezy poncho is by Kadek Sari of Bali. The lightweight poncho is hand-crocheted with elegant open patterns in cool aqua. A roomy neckline allows this versatile accessory to be centered around the neck or hang off one shoulder.

This luxurious hand-loomed poncho is knitted from a blend of Guatemalan cotton woven with structured reclaimed denim fibers. The materials are 100% natural and completely free of any dyes.Luisa Villavicencio's workshop creates apparel and accessories that celebrate the rich textile tradition of her family. The cotton woven into their designs is grown in a plantation started by Luisa's father and her knowledge of traditional textiles comes through her mother who was trained in Maya weaving. In an effort to contribute to a greener environment, the workshop has a long-standing partnership with a firm that recycles denim scraps discarded by Guatemala's clothing industry and uses them to create pieces such as this one.

Ideal for a cover up on the beach or at the pool, this breezy poncho is by Kadek Sari of Bali. The lightweight cover-up is hand-crocheted with elegant openwork patterns in greenish-grey. A roomy neckline allows this versatile accessory to lay loosely around the neck or hang off the shoulder.

Alfredo Falcon of Peru designs this striped acrylic poncho with bold colours and a mixture of geometric motifs. A touch of baby alpaca gives adds to the poncho's warmth and feel. Lightweight, the poncho makes a wonderful layering piece.

Alfredo Falcon learned the craft of weaving from his parents, who learned from their parents before them. He says, “We have been a family devoted to the world of textiles for generations. I use modern colours but I remain true to Incan and colonial motifs.”