What is a celtic ruana wrap?

The Celtic Ruana Wrap is a versatile, lightweight lambswool garment that can be worn as a shawl, scarf, wrap or cape making it an unique piece to the wearer. A classic timeless piece that is very soft and warm, making it the ideal gift for yourself our your loved ones.

What is a ruana cloak?

A ruana is an outer wrap that resembles a cape, cloak, poncho or scarf. The rectangular garment has a slit cut up the front that you can wear open, or you can throw a front panel over your shoulder. Secure the front with a statement brooch, if you like. It keeps you warm, but gives you flexibility to move.

What’s the difference between a ruana and a cape?

Capes look like ruanas except the neck is more tailored to fit snugly and often has some kind of closure. Capes can be made in any kind of fabric but they tend to be shorter than ruanas hitting at about the hips.

What does a ruana look like?

Ruanas are wool coverings that most closely resemble a poncho but unlike a poncho it has a slit down the front so you can wrap yourself in it. They are almost always made of wool or a wool-like material, often in a tartan print.

Is a ruana Irish?

Ruanas are a versatile garment that can be worn many ways. The traditional Irish way to wear a ruana is to throw both ends over your shoulders to form a double cowl neck. The shoulder can easily be secured with a brooch.

How do you wear a ruana?

The traditional Irish way to wear a ruana is to throw both ends over your shoulders to form a double cowl neck. The shoulder can easily be secured with a brooch.

What are the measurements of a ruana?

Ruana Size. The basic ruana is composed of two rectangles 22″ wide and 56″ long. This fits most adults pretty well. If you make the pieces wider, the wrap comes down farther on the arms and there is more cloth in wings.

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