Antu Beige and Ecru Traditional Motif Knit Ruana

Description

Easy to wear and easy to love, the Antu Beige and Ecru Traditional Motif Knit Ruana combines a beige base with an ecru center panel and traditional Chilean motifs in three tones. This beige ruana is made by Unik, a family textile workshop from La Ligua, Chile’s historic knitting town.

It is knitted with two strands on a knitting machine using soft HB yarn blended with Londres yarn, which gives it a light, comfortable warmth and good resilience. The flexible knit drapes naturally from the shoulders and moves with you, so it is easy to wear from morning to evening.

Its traditional motifs nod to the rural and equestrian heritage of central Chile, in a palette of neutral tones that is simple to combine with jeans, dresses or a winter coat.

In Chile, ruanas like this one complete the traditional huasa outfit for cueca dancing and the September national holidays, but it is just as lovely as a light layer for cool days, travel and everyday wear.

Features

• Knitted with two strands on a knitting machine
• Made with HB yarn blended with Londres yarn
• Soft, light and flexible knit
• Natural drape and comfortable movement
• A beige base with an ecru center panel and traditional Chilean motifs in three tones
• Open-front ruana style

Details

• Brand: Unik, La Ligua, Chile
• Material: HB yarn blended with Londres yarn
• Size: one size; approx. 1.20 m (47 in) wide and 1 m (39 in) long including borders
• Origin: made in Chile
• Care: hand wash cold or dry clean, dry flat in the shade

A light, versatile ruana with real Chilean identity, the Antu is handmade in small batches in Chile and makes a meaningful gift for anyone who loves traditional textiles.