Ceremonial punchu (poncho), 20th century, 27 5/8 x 50 1/2 in. ( x cm) (folded), Alpaca, Bolivia, 20th century, Punchus, or ponchos, became popular in the Andes during Spanish colonial rule (1533-1825). Following a Native uprising in the 1780s, the Spanish viceroy forbade tunics, believing them to be a source of indigenous nationalism. As an alternative, men began wearing ponchos, which were essentially tunics with open sides. They were quickly embraced as a new symbol of Native identity. Ironically, the Spanish military also appreciated the versatility of ponchos

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