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Hi Marta,  
Years ago a Colombian friend gave me a warm cape made from llama wool.  
It's about 4' X 4' with a hole in the middle for the head.
Can you tell me the indigenous name of the garment?   Thanks a lot.

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Hi Ronald,
Thanks for writing. It is called a ruana. We import Colombian products into the U.S. and Europe, if you are interested in a ruana, let us know we will be glad to send you some pics. Email us at info@colombianpossibilities.com
Thanks
Marta

Colombia

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