The Quiz: Chamantos are ponchos worn by “huasos” in which country?
Chile
Egypt
Turkmenistan
Portugal
Chamantos are ornate silk ponchos traditionally worn by Chilean cowboys, also known as “huasos.” Each year during Chile’s rodeos, the huasos wear their chamantos as formal outfits. The garments are true works of art, sometimes taking months of full-time work to weave from hundreds of thin silk threads. Each poncho features a complex design, often including the Chilean national flower, the copihue, and is usually made double-sided so that huasos can wear them during the day and night.
The correct answer to this quiz is Chile.