Author name: Elara Voskian
Elara Voskian is a textile anthropologist and sustainable apparel designer specializing in traditional and modern poncho craftsmanship across the Andes, Mexico, and the American Southwest. She holds a PhD in Ethnographic Textile Studies and has collaborated with indigenous weavers in Peru and Oaxaca for over 12 years. Certified in natural dye conservation and adaptive outerwear ergonomics, she lectures globally on poncho functionality, cultural continuity, and climate-responsive design.
