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Handwoven Alpaca Ponchos, Cocoons, and Shawls by Frances Levi

Alpaca

Each item is a uniquely handwoven creation. As my collection is always changing please contact me for photos of available items.

Blue alpaca and Tencel poncho with fringe on a dress form, outdoors with plants behind

Alpaca/Tencel Ponchos

A summer, or indoor weight alpaca Infinity Poncho on a Tencel warp, these are fully reversible like the rayon and Tencel Infinity Ponchos, while adding the warmth and luxury of alpaca.

Man dressed in denim, wearing a natural alpaca Mexican poncho in shades of brown and gray, a large green bush behind him

Natural Alpaca Mexican Ponchos

The traditional Mexican Poncho is a unisex coat for warmer winter days and the colder seasons. Informal or majestic, this is a show stopper, and warm, too.

Young woman in a brown and cream natural alpaca full-twist poncho over a long white dress, beside a woman in a gray poncho over a long black dress

Natural Alpaca Full-Twist Ponchos

Like the Infinity Ponchos woven in other materials, these can be worn an infinite number of ways. The inside and the outside differ mostly in how obscured the warp stripes are. A one-size-fits-most garment, they are a comfortable extra layer over a sweater.

Young woman in a natural alpaca half-twist poncho in shades of brown over a long white dress

Natural Alpaca Half-Twist Ponchos

These are longer than the full-twist ponchos so that it is easier to wear them as a cowl or hoody, in addition to the shawl/poncho looks. Because of the coverage across your back as well as the cowl or hoody around your neck and/or head, these easily add 10 degrees of warmth to a hoodless winter coat.

Woman at Frances's booth trying on a natural alpaca cocoon in brown, open at the front and covering her arms

Natural Alpaca Cocoons

Essentially a shawl with sleeves, a Cocoon is a transformative garment. Dressy enough to wear with evening wear, comfy enough to snuggle on the couch. In natural alpaca, this is the ultimate luxury garment!

Natural alpaca shawl in shades of gray with fringe, on a dress form outdoors

Natural Alpaca Shawls

Shawls can add elegance and warmth to any outfit. They double as lap blankets, too.