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The Gaucho - coin, public domain photograph
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The Gaucho: Found principally in parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Southern Chile, and Southern Region, Brazil, the gauchos made up the majority of the rural populatio. The subject was photographed in authentic habiliments, including poncho, greatcoat, bombachas, chiripá, wide leather belt festooned with silver coins known as a rastra, long-bladed facon knife, and a rebenque whip.
A poncho is a type of outer garment that is essentially a large piece of fabric with a hole in the centre for the head to pass through. It's often worn as a protective layer against the rain or as a warming garment. Ponchos can be made from different materials such as wool, fleece or waterproof fabrics, and come in different styles and designs. Traditional ponchos are associated with certain cultures, particularly in Latin America, where they have been worn for centuries.
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