Celinda Jaco

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107 reviews

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Peru

Bio

"I was born in the beautiful department of Cerro de Pasco but, when I was five years old, I went to live in Lima with my godmother while my parents continued working as farmers in my hometown. I studied up to second year in middle school and then my love for textiles took over as I took courses in tailoring, knitting, crochet, toy-making and appliqué.

"I began working in a project with mothers who also wanted to learn about making toys, knitting and crochet. I worked in a variety of things, from bringing over things from Chile to sell in Peru to opening my own shop to sell sweaters, but that didn't work. In 2002 I started knitting informally but, thanks to the advice of my husband and children who specialize in textiles, I've been able to establish my own venture. I am constantly taking courses to hone my skills and develop further.

"Life is full of surprises, good and bad. I remember that once, back when I used to travel the countryside to sell different things, a taxi driver took off with everything after I had finished loading the car and before I had the chance to get in. I took another cab trying to catch up, but we never made it. However, one of my clients saw everything and identified the taxi.

"I thought I had lost everything, when this client called me and asked me to meet him at his house and as I walked in, I was amazed to see all of my merchandise there! I was so grateful to God and to this client!

"When I was a little girl I loved playing at having a trade and I enjoyed making things with my hands. Now as a grownup, I get to do it for real!

"My art comes from a combination of skill and creativity. I combine flat knitting with hand-embroidered details. It is very inspiring and motivating to create items that are different to what everybody else is doing. I've exhibited my creations in different fashion shows and fairs throughout Peru.

"The biggest goal I had set for myself was to be recognized, and I'm achieving it. I am so excited about having a chance to meet you all. I hope you like my designs and appreciate the fact each one is made with much dedication, effort, and love for this art. Thank you for trusting in me!"

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"When I was a little girl I loved playing at having a trade and I enjoyed making things with my hands. Now as a grownup, I get to do it for real!

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Woven Alpaca Blend Scarf for Men in Solid Black 'Ebony Gift of Warmth'

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Handmade Alpaca Wool Blend Scarf 'Silver Gift of Warmth'

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Men's Artisan Crafted Woven Brown Alpaca Blend Scarf 'Andean Clouds in Brown'

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Celinda Jaco has 107 reviews

Kristin

Awesome!

So soft and warm, with no bulk. Beautifully made.

Terry

My Travel ?Go-To? Wrap

Soft, extremely warm, wind-breaking wrap! Fine craftsmanship...many compliments throughout an Alaskan trip. Light, easy to pack...love my cape! Will use for years to come.

Tricia

Glamorous Cape

Can't wait to wear this! Fits great and excellent workmanship.

Cynthia

Poncho is great

I am very pleased with this versatile item!

Lyn

Love this

This is the first |Ruana| I have ever had. It is a lovely light wrap, and on cooler nights can be worn over a sweater for added warmth. Recommended!

Sascha

Warm & cozy

I bought this in a burgundy shade and it is very warm and useful. I love the pockets and hood!

Lori

Perfect for a classy night out

Perfect for a dressy night out!

Alicia

wonderfully comfy cape

I am so glad that I now have a lightweight beautiful alpaca cape. My husband likes it, too

Diana

Beautiful

I wear it to work every morning.

Allison

Completely happy

This item is well made and quite warm. I am completely happy with it. The fit is great. The pockets are deep and keep my hands warm. It is light weight and soft.

Joyce

Basic Black Alp,aca Blend Cape

Fits a person 5'4", 127lbs, 36"/34D bra, 29" waist, 35.5" hips. Good weight, not thin, convenient pockets, easy to button.

Mary

Fantastic choice

Its lightweigt, yet warm. Travels well and has pockets. Whats not to love

Lisa

Beautiful and classic

This is a lovely alpaca ruana cape. It makes me wish that I lived in a cooler climate so that I could wear it more often!

Arlynn

Great for a Mild Winter

This Hooded Ruana Cape is a favorite of mine. It is a great winter weather alternative versus a heavy winter coat. I receive continuous compliments when I wear it, and am also asked where I purchased it. A must have!

Dorothy

Wow!

I am very, very happy with this cape! It is beautifully made, wonderfully warm and very unique. I am only 5'2", 125# but it works for my petite size. I love the fact that it has pockets! I could not be more pleased! Thank you Celinda Jaco! Your work is special!

Penelope

My Forever coat

I've been looking for a classy black jacket for quite a few years. This hooded cape is meticulously made and fits the bill perfectly. Just got it and hoping against hope it won't pill over the years. Will leave another review if it does. It's elegant and looks a lot more expensive than it was.

Susan S.

My new favorite thing!

The style and elegance of this wrap/coat with hood for protection from the horrible winds we get here in the high desert.Perfect for the occasions you want a dressier look but also works with jeans. There is no end to the way you can use this gorgeous design, and did I mention the wonderful softness of the fabric!

Lori

beautiful cape

beautiful workmanship and material.

Karen

Beautiful and Warm

This is a beautiful ruana cape and it is nice and warm too! Thank you so much!

Margaret

Warm Cape

This is absolutely worth it! I wore to church and to stores. Dressy and casual. Easy to don and head out the door. Great for that in between weather of not yet cold enough for parka or wool coat and wanting more than a sweatshirt hoodie. At first I couldn't find the button holes, but they are skillfully part of the crochet work.

Donna

Alpaca blend hooded ruana cape

Love the pockets, front buttons, warm, beautiful artistry. Perfect for wearing over tops that have non-traditional sleeves. Drapes beautifully! Love this piece, it was worth waiting for!

Betty

This Cape is beautiful!

This cape is made so well and the fabric is soft. I am so glad I purchased it and would recommend it without reserve.

Kundan

Good description

Very elegant!

Barbara

Exactly what I was looking for!

It's so versatile, warm and comfy. You can wear as much under it as you want and still have the carefree poncho look. And it has pockets!

Sheila

Warm and Wonderful

This bright red scarf was a delightful purchase for a gift to a friend. I liked it for its soft texture and holiday appeal. Turns out my friend is allergic, so I kept it for myself!

Javier

Beautiful scarf

This was a gift to my wife and she loved it. The color is very rich and beautiful.

Karen

Warm, thick, soft & luxurious. A great value!

Highly recommended. A substantial piece for protecting against the winter cold. The color is even richer than in the picture. This is SO reasonably priced!!

Jayme

Warmth in Winter

Lovely Christmas gift!

Sharon

Gift for Husband

I bought this scarf as a gift for my husband and he loves it. It's beautiful and soft. Thank you!

Joseph

Excellent scarf

warm and soft, great workmanship

Rebecca

Sophisticated and practical

The cold winter months are warmly enriched with this artisanal scarf. The recipient was very pleased with the gift, and appreciated the fine workmanship.

Eric

Very Nice Soft Scarf!

Classic great looking scarf

Jane

Christmas gift

My husband really liked this item.

Delcia

My son-in-love's favorite!

This scarf is soft, stylish, and beautifully made. My son-in-love loves it and wears it almost every day!

Kitty

As a Gift a Hit

Christmas gifted to a much loved, streetwise activist in the Disability Rights Movement named Shawn McDuff, now gone. He had Muscular Dystrophy and felt the cold badly. He was much impressed with its good looks and quality and how beautifully it was packaged,

Bill

lovely and useful scarf

well well crafted

Farida

Quality

Well made

Nancy

Great Christmas Gift

My son loved the color, softness and warmth of this scarf.

Rosario

Perfect Scarf

Sent this as a gift to California. Perfect for cool west coast nights.

Ronald

People say I look Dapper

Makes me feel good.

Bruce

My favorite scarf

Warm and soft, simple and stylish.

Angelica

Beautiful scarf!

My husband loves dark colored scarves, and this one was soft, dark in color, and perfect for our anniversary!

Sheila

Must have scarf

Extremely warm and good looking

Jack

Attractive and comfortable

Very nicely made of material is warm and cozy.Just a little lighter weight than I was expecting but not to the point of disappointment.

Dale

Quality Craftsmanship

Very pleased with this item, this is the third wool scarf I have purchased and they all have been well made, stylish and warm.

Christel

purchased scarf

Thanks, it arrived safely and is very much loved by my son which lives currently in the USA, California. And the winter is coming thereso he was very pleased to get such a wonderful gift, thanks again for delivering it to his door.CheersChristel

Loved Christmas gift

Very soft and wellmade

Carolyn

Lovely scarf

This scarf is so soft and the color is a gorgeous charcoal. Giving it as a gift but now I want one for myself!

Sharmala

He Loves It

I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas (early Christmas present) and he loves it. He says it's very comfortable and warm and had the biggest smile on his face. Thank you so much, Celinda!

Ryan

A Great Scarf

I bought this scarf along with the seller's "Smoke Adventure" poncho and am pleased with how well they go together! The quality of the product is excellent and I am very happy with this purchase.

Skye

Love it

I love this poncho, I just grab and run. It's great because I ride a bile every where.

Nestor

own use

i am extremely pleased with this purchase. i have now bought three of these. they are beautiful!

Trent

Beautiful craftsmanship

I get compliments on my poncho all the time, and the alpaca makes it warm and still lightweight. Highly recommended, you won’t be disappointed.

Kathleen

angora blend scarf

My brother loved his scarf in Ohio. He said he can't wait to wear when it gets colder there.

Sandra

Nice scarf

I bought this to my husband and it is a beautiful scarf. Nice color and material.

Mary

I thought the scarf was attractive and well made…

but my husband didn’t. I’m going to return it. With regret.

Rick

Andes in Autumn Scarf

I received this scarf today in the mail. Delivery was timely with respect the distance it had to travel. The scarf is very nice. It is soft, but not too soft. The dark brown is very attractive and has a male look about it that can be dressed up or down. The scarf is well worth the price. I look for many years of use.

Ellen M

This was a late autumn gift for my son.

The photo illustration doesn't quite capture the depth of tone and color to this great scarf. It is so comfortable , warm and attractive with great workmanship. He loves it.

Scott

So soft and warm

I think I will get one for myself!

Angela

Beautiful Alpaca Scarf

I got this scarf as a Christmas present for my son. It is beautiful, soft, and masculine. The length will allow him to wear it more than one way. I think he will get a lot of warmth from this scarf.

Dennis

Cosy and warm

Perfect for chilly autumn and spring days in the UK. Very comfortable to wear and so subtly attractive.

Sheila

Give the Gift of Warmth

Lovely, high quality work. Made the perfect present for someone that is an artist in her own right. She really liked it!

Jennifer

Stunning

A stunningly simple scarf which looks and feels like a very, very high end scarf. Perfect for a man, but a woman could use it just as easily. I purchased this scarf as a gift and the recipient loved the look, soft feel, and warmth.

Katherine

Pretty scard

The scarf is a lovely shade of silver. My first thought when I tried it on was that it was a bit itchy. I'm hoping it will not be itchy when it is cold out and I am wearing a turtleneck.

Anthony

A wonderful gift

Thanks for your fine work. The gift was well received. I am very pleased!

J.L.

Nicely done

lovely scarf and feels warm enough for cold winters

Elizabeth

A Stylish Way to Stay Warm

I sent this as a gift to a relative who lives in a cool, damp climate. He started wearing it right away and said that it was, "very warm, very comfy, very appreciated!"

Georgia-Anna

Definetley a gift of warmth

Outstanding quality and craftmanship .

Ina

Wonderful quality

The scarf was made so well and I love to that it is unisex. I gave it as a gift and it was very much appreciated.

Meena

Soft Warmth

Bought is as a farewell gift for a friend. She appreciated the softness of the scarf.

Geraldine

A scarf to cherish

Gave this scarf to my son in law for Christmas and he loved it. He?ll be wearing it a lot! His first scarf.

Liberty

Great Gift ! Great price! Very handsom!

My son loves his warm winter scarf ! And this mama felt great gifting him with such a lovely handsome gift.

Sheila

Soft & Elegant

This was a gift for my granddaughter in college where there's lots of winter snow. She reported it was a beautiful and very useful gift.

Martha

My son LOVES this poncho!

Thank you so much for the beautiful poncho. My son is from Guatemala but has Incan heritage so this has very special meaning to him.

Leslie

Poncho

It’s a very comfortable very well crafted I do wish it was 100% alpaca but still very comfortable and looks great

Ryan

A lovely product from a lovely seller

I've been looking for a nice poncho for a while now and finally landed on this one by Celinda Jaco. I was very excited when I received it, and it was relatively quick to arrive given the distance that it was shipped. The quality of the product is excellent and it is exactly what I was looking for. I especially love the little personal touches provided by the seller, such as the handwritten postcard and Celinda's bio. Overall, very happy with my purchase.

Kathleen

An excellent gift

The scarf is well made and should be nice and warm to wear.

Edgar

Nice and good quality

The color its very dark.... its a present, i think its a very good option.

Roger N.

Well constructed warmth

A well made scarf with a casual look but wonderful feel and look.

J.L.

lovely scarf

would buy it again if had the need

He liked it! A lot!

A warm and wonderful gift to someone who really appreciated something soft and cozy from Peru.

Albert

VERY CHIC!!

Very stylish and warm!!

Micah

Very comfortable, and fits bigger guys.

Lightweight and warm with a hood. Perfect for the blowing rain in Seattle!

Karen

Exotic & trendy, yet very practical

Very warm & comfy. Perfect for cold weather. Wear a colorful scarf to dress it up. I love the attached hood.

Edward

Best Best Best

If your looking for a high quality poncho. This is it.

Quinton

Style and Comfort

Great feeling garment with such swag. Really effective at helping to keep warm. Thanks artisans!

Doss

You can't top handmade

Top quality hand made craftsmanship. I only wish other ?bespoke ? garments were this affordable. I love it. Thanks

Charles

Alpaca poncho

This is a very soft and cozy poncho - nice enough to wear out on the town but I like to wear it around the house!

Jonathan

Great gift

Wonderful quality!

Cheryl

Nice!

Made a nice gift!

Jesse

Great scarf!

Very warm and love the design!

Elizabeth

Special Gift

Absolutely beautiful. this is a gift for my son & he will absolutely love it!!!

Beverley

Alpaca Scarf

My husband loves it because it keeps him warm on his hour long walks.

Trina

My style

I love it fits my style. I have several scarfs, That I pick that willgo with my sweater or jacket that I am wearing.

Sylvia

Beautiful!

This is so soft and good looking!

Blll

What a great scarf well made.love it

great quality work i want 2 more

Levi

Great for Fall and Winter!

I love the cozy comfort it gives on chilly nights!

Mel

I'm IMPRESSED!

Due to previous experiences, I was a bit hesitant to order something from overseas but after reading about the company, products and artists, I made a purchase and couldn't be happier! Product wasn't shipped on the slow boat from China, it was flown over! The day my tracking number started was the day it arrived at my home!! Super fast delivery!! The Poncho was beautiful, in perfect condition and exactly what I wanted! I'll definitely spread the word and I'm sure I'll receive numerous comments when wearing. Thank you so much and keep up the awesome work!

Joseph

Warm and Convenient!

Purchased this when an arm was in a sling and it was getting cold. It kept me warm when I needed. It is now in my car as an emergency garment to keep warm. It packs small and is very warm.

James

This is so soft & easy to wear...

This grey pancho is substantial, reserved but handsome & very warm..nice workmanship...

Joe C.

So practical!!!

Well made and very comfortable!

David

Very nice poncho

Very warm and soft. Lighter than I was expecting. Nicely made. Good quality.

Alan

Beautiful poncho!

It is soft, warm, and incredibly comfortable. I always get lots of compliments on it!

John

Work Of Art

i was so excited to receive the poncho when i ordered it..it looked so very beautiful....i'm happy to say that it is beyond my imagination of how incredible it truly is...made so very well, with lovely design stitches, it goes with everything...not too heavy and certainly not too light, it goes perfect with my jeans and casual shirts when i go out.....a big thank you to the maker of this ponchoJohn

Harm Jan

Poncho on the camping in a cool evening

Warm and nice to wear on a cold evening sitting for long time

Jesus

LOVE IT!!!

Super high quality, very comfortable, warm, and soft!!!

Susan

Elegant and warm

Looks good casual, or dressy. Versatile, soft and warm

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