: Beyond tradition, the poncho was adopted by the U.S. military in the 1850s and became a symbol of counterculture in the 1960s. 2. Why Choose Wool? Poncho Panache: One Style Fits All - The New York Times
: Indigenous communities in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile designed these "wearable blankets" to survive extreme mountain climates.
The poncho is a garment rooted in history, with the first wool versions dating back to at least .