Gauchos' Wear is a traditional clothing style of the gauchos, a group of South American cowboys. The most iconic piece of gaucho attire is the serape, a brightly colored blanket-like garment with fringed edges. It is usually worn draped over the shoulders and can be used as a shawl or a cape. Serapes are often decorated with intricate embroidery and are made from wool, cotton, or synthetic fabrics.