The word Poncho comes from pontro meaning blanket or woolen fabric, in Mapudungun language. It is basically an outer garment that can be worn on your shoulders and chest to protect your upper part from cold weather. Sometimes it is made of waterproof materials, and thus helps to keep you dry during  the rain. It is a common opinion that the first mentions  of poncho were made by ancient population of Andes. Nowadays poncho is known all over the world, in  more than one hundred countries.

So what is a poncho? It is a single large fabric having an opening for a head. If you happen to buy a rainproof poncho, you will find out special fasteners that protect the sides when poncho is on your body, with openings for your arms. Many ponchos have hoods to keep wind and rain off your  head, too.

There are many ponchos with delicate designs on modern fashion market. They are made with expensive exclusive materials, and even though they have basically the same shapes, yet details add to their fashionable outlook. Their main purpose, i.e. to keep you warm and to ward off rain and cold, remain intact, yet they are comfortable and let you breathe easily. They can be made of wool or yarn, crocheted or knitted.

For example, Plum Trading Poncho is manufactured from the finest cashmere yarns that is delivered from Loro Piana and can be worn in a multiple ways on your shoulders and chest. It is one of the best choices for travelling as well as going outdoors in the evening. It can be served as a coat, as a blanket or as a pillow. It is a necessary item for your wardrobe as well as travel accessory. Casha Ponchos are available in many colors such as Midnight Black or Ocean Gray, Warm Beige or orange, and believe it or not, one size fits all.

More information on cashmere scarves can be found at other articles about cashmere scarves on our website.