The Mexican Poncho

The poncho

• universally recognized as an iconic symbol of Mexico.
• a popular article of clothing for hundreds of years in Mexio
• The poncho is a simple, but very useful article of clothing
• indigenous people of Mexico use the poncho in their daily lives.

The two main types

SERAPE PONCHO

• a long blanket-like shawl
• brightly colored and fringed at the ends
• some with matching hoods for head covering
• The length varies but normally reach knees

Falsa Poncho

• usually long and narrow
• colored in the same color family
• encorproates diamonds into design

the poncho today

• indiginous people still wear them
• iconic to the folk Mexican culture