The
manta esperancera originated in high, wet and wooded areas of the island of Tenerife. They were originally wool blankets imported from
England. Later they became used as men's field clothing. The
manta esperancera began in the town of , as this is the place where the weather made the manta esperancera the most useful. Alternatively, the
manta esperancera could be an evolution of the
Tamarco, a winter garment that was worn by the
Guanche autochthones of the Canary Islands. Over time, the
manta esperancera has become a symbol of the traditional clothing of the Canary Islands. It is now traditionally worn by several folk groups of the islands including and . == References ==