Rociero Wool Fringed Poncho
The ideal cover-up for times of seasonal change. A poncho is a fall/winter must-have, for all occasions.
Crafted from 100% pure sheep virgin wool, delivers a sense of movement with every swish and sway. Very warm and comfortable to wear it without losing mobility. Rociero poncho is a classic from the Maragatería, is very soft and pleasant to the touch when in contact with the skin. Made in the artisan tradition of Maragatería. Since time immemorial, the Maragatos, known for their tradition of being merchants and travelers, developed a special technology to make blankets with virgin wool. The manufacturing processes create a light fabric that retains heat, while being perfectly breathable.
- measurements: 180x125 cm.
- weight: 1 Kg.
Cleaning and care: Washing machine (wool programme) and neutral or special detergent for wool, avoiding spin.
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Textile craft in Val de San Lorenzo, León (Spain) goes back to the XVII century when you could find up to 80 textile artisans in this village until the XIX century when there was a deep textile crisis in Spain. The maragato crafters had to mechanize their production to be able to compete with the rest of the world.
By 1858, maragato blankets were among the most appreciated blankets in Europe and these tiny village weavers still use the traditional wool combing technique they used back then known as “hollow-fiber”, which means that in the fiber there is trapped air that offers natural insulation resulting in extremely warm blankets. The well-known "Mantas Maragatas del Val", for their excellent quality, have always enjoyed an important reputation for merchants and travelers. |
