Liwen Taupe and Ecru Horseshoe Knit Ruana

Description

Light, soft and full of Chilean character, the Liwen Taupe and Ecru Horseshoe Knit Ruana pairs a warm taupe base with ecru horseshoe motifs and ecru floral borders. This taupe 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, 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.

The horseshoe is a classic motif of Chile’s equestrian and rural traditions, the world of the huaso. Here it is reinterpreted in a soft, wearable palette 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
• Soft, light and flexible knit
• Natural drape and comfortable movement
• A warm taupe base with ecru horseshoe motifs and ecru floral borders
• Open-front ruana style

Details

• Brand: Unik, La Ligua, Chile
• Material: HB 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 Liwen is handmade in small batches in Chile and makes a meaningful gift for anyone who loves traditional textiles.