Cacique Rosas Handwoven Argentine wool Poncho
$1,500 USD
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$1,500 USD
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Cacique Rosas Handwoven Argentine wool Poncho
$1,500 USD
Sale price
$1,500 USD
Regular price
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Handwoven in Catamarca, Argentina
A handwoven Argentine poncho shaped by natural wool, ancestral loom work and the quiet geometry of the Pampa motif.
The Cacique Rosas poncho is a Pampa sheep wool piece, woven by hand on a traditional horizontal criollo loom using ancestral techniques passed down through generations.
Its motif is created through guarda atada, a tied-resist dye technique in which the yarn is bound before dyeing to form white crosses. Hand-dyed with walnut husk and fixed with iron, this one-cloth poncho carries the sober strength of Argentine gaucho heritage.
Product Details
Type: Handwoven Argentine poncho
Design: Pampa motif — white crosses created through tied-resist dyeing
Material: 100% natural sheep wool
Technique: Traditional horizontal criollo loom
Weaving detail: Guarda atada / tied-resist dye technique
Dye: Hand-dyed with walnut husk, fixed with iron
Construction: One-cloth poncho
Origin: Catamarca Province, Argentina
Packaging: Delivered in a Vakiano fabric bag
Availability: Limited production — only a few pieces woven per month by artisan families
Craft & Origin
This poncho is closely inspired by a historic Pampa poncho woven on a traditional loom by the principal wife of the Ranquel chief Mariano Rosas. In 1870, the chief presented it to Lucio V. Mansilla as a symbol of friendship and safe passage during his famous expedition to the Ranquel settlements.
Artisan Process
Available pieces are ready to ship. For made-to-order production, the artisan process may take up to 45 days depending on availability and weaving schedule.
Shipping
Your order is carefully packed and prepared for international shipment. Vakiano coordinates shipping through FedEx International and provides tracking updates by email.
Care
- Spot-clean gently with white soap and cold water.
- Avoid machine washing.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity.
- Protect the pure wool from moths and long-term direct sunlight exposure.
Behind the Piece
Learn more about the artisans behind Vakiano and the inherited techniques that shape each piece.
Complete the World of Argentine Craft
Pair this poncho with a handstitched leather belt or a selected table piece curated by Vakiano — objects shaped by the same respect for origin, material and time.
Selected by Vakiano for its natural fiber, cultural origin and lasting connection to Argentine gaucho heritage.