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Achamanto (Mapudungun:chama, woolen fabric)[1][2] is a traditional decorative garment from centralChile, similar to aponcho and woven insilk thread andwool. Its entire contour is finished with ribbon edging. Traditionally, Chilean festive ponchos incorporate colors such as grey, brown, red, black, and white. The difference between achamanto and other ponchos is their reversibility, as both sides — one light, one dark — are fully finished. Traditionally, the dark side of the poncho is used during the day, while its light side is mostly worn at night.
Thechamantos gained world attention when they were worn by the 21 leaders of theAsia Pacific Economic Cooperation during the 2004 summit's official photo.
The making of achamanto demands great diligence, because of the exquisiteness involved in the weaving of the silk and wool, plus the intricacy of the design sketched by crossing the threads.
The figures embellishing thechamantos includecopihues, Chile's national flower,barley andwheat ears,blackberries, bunches ofgrape,fuchsias,pansies and various birds representative of the national fauna.
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