Himachali Desi Wool V-neck Poncho

Classic poncho crafted in home spun and woven desi (indigenous) sheep wall and dyed using natural dyes. An ode to quiet, rustic luxury and the rich textile legacy of the Himalayan foothills, where the cloth has been woven by a women’s group.

 

• Wide-cut body with a relaxed silhouette
• V-neck and open sides secured with a coconut shell button
• Finished with hand-knotted fringing
• Crafted from a hand spun & woven desi sheep wool, yarn dyed in natural dyes and woven with motifs and elements taken from the traditional textiles of the region
• All orders come lovingly packed in upcycled silk bags

• One size: fits S-XL comfortably
  • Length 31"

+/- a tolerance inherent to hand made clothing

• Fabric: 100% wool
• Handfeel: Weighty and textured
• Care: Please treat with care & love by dry cleaning only. Store in a sealed plastic bag.
• Origin: Himachal Pradesh, India

 

 

Textile Story

 

Woven from the handspun yarn of desi sheep wool - the hardy, indigenous variety native to India - this cloth carries the quiet strength of the mountains in its fibres. Each skein is spun and dyed by hand using natural pigments drawn from the landscape itself - iron, madder, indigo, pomegranate - before being woven on traditional wooden looms. The wool has a natural softness and density, its hand both rustic and refined; a texture shaped by the highland climate and the rhythm of the loom.

 

Its motifs echo the traditional textiles of Himachal Pradesh: geometric rhythms and protective symbols long passed down through generations of hill weavers. Every thread holds within it the memory of warmth, resilience, and the slow work of hands moving with the pace of nature.

 

The fabric is created by a women’s collective in the Himalayan foothills; a circle of spinners, dyers, and weavers who sustain both heritage and livelihood through their craft. Rooted in a self-sustaining craft tradition, the making of this cloth honours both material and maker.

 

Any variations or irregularities are to be celebrated. They are part of the design & inherent to the handcrafted production process, making this item beautifully unique.