to the information of the time, the ruana was composed of a single color, and in the Andes they were handcrafted from animal fabrics to protect themselves from the cold, while in the plains it was lighter to protect themselves from the heat. This garment has lost its daily use and now it is only wore culturally or in the upper regions of the Mérida mountain range. See also Aguayo Cape Cloak Poncho Sarape References External links Official Proexport site with information about ruanas Ponchos History of clothing (Western fashion) Colombian clothing Coats (clothing) Robes and cloaks Textile arts of the Andes Muisca