Autumn Ribbed Baby Alpaca Ear Warmer – Handmade in Peru
- Price
- $72
Keep your ears warm without sacrificing style. This ribbed alpaca ear warmer from Slate + Salt is crafted with two knit layers of soft baby alpaca and wool — lightweight enough to wear all day, warm enough for the coldest mornings. Handmade by artisans in Peru, it's the kind of thoughtful, well-made accessory that makes a beautiful gift for anyone who loves sustainable fashion.
✨ Features
- 🧶 Double-knit ribbed construction: Two layers trap warmth while keeping the overall weight surprisingly light.
- 🦙 Premium baby alpaca blend: Made from 43% Baby Alpaca, 43% Wool, and 14% Polyamide — soft, smooth, and naturally insulating.
- 📐 One size fits most: A relaxed, universal fit that works for a wide range of head sizes.
- 🤲 Handmade on a hand knitting machine: Crafted by a weaving collective in Peru, each piece carries its own subtle uniqueness.
- 🌿 Naturally sustainable fiber: Alpaca is free from harsh chemicals in production, biodegradable, and considered one of the world's most eco-friendly textiles.
- 🎨 One of a kind: Slight variations in handcrafted pieces mean no two are exactly alike.
💛 Benefits
- 🌬️ Stays warm without the bulk: Microscopic air pockets in alpaca fiber provide excellent insulation at a fraction of the weight of traditional wool accessories.
- 🤍 Gentle on sensitive skin: Baby alpaca is softer than cashmere and less prone to the itch factor that puts people off wool — ideal for everyday wear.
- ♻️ A purchase with purpose: Made by Allpa, a Peruvian collective supporting over 80 small artisan workshops — buying this directly supports skilled weavers and preserves Peruvian textile culture.
- 🎁 A gift worth giving: Beautifully crafted and made with care, this ear warmer is a meaningful gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or simply because.
- 👐 Ethical from fibre to finish: Alpacas roam freely in the Peruvian Andes highlands and are not harmed during shearing — their padded feet even protect the grassland they graze on.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 43% Baby Alpaca, 43% Wool, 14% Polyamide
- Size: One Size
- Origin: Handmade in Peru by the Allpa weaving collective
- Construction: Hand knitting machine, double-knit ribbed
- Care: Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
- Note: As with all handcrafted goods, slight variations may occur — this is what makes each piece truly one of a kind.
🌎 About the Makers
Allpa works with over 80 small to mid-size artisan workshops across Peru. Through their textile work, they actively preserve Peruvian culture and transform skilled weavers into independent entrepreneurs — providing training, technical support, and access to the global marketplace. When you buy from Slate + Salt, you're supporting that mission directly.
Pair yours with the matching Autumn Ribbed Alpaca Gloves for a complete, coordinated cold-weather set. Add to your basket today.
Why Closiist?
- Sustainability: Clozist is committed to eco-friendly practices. We offer a wide range of sustainable and upcycled products, reducing your environmental impact.
- Supporting Local Businesses: By shopping at Clozist, you're supporting US-based businesses and contributing to local economies.
- Unique and High-Quality Products: Clozist curates a collection of unique and high-quality products, often from smaller brands that you might not find elsewhere.
- Ethical Sourcing: Clozist prioritizes ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.
- Convenience: With free shipping on orders over $49 for members of our Reward Program, it's easy to shop online and have your products delivered to your doorstep.
- Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About SLATE + SALT
Slate + Salt is a socially conscious lifestyle brand offering a curated collection of modern, one-of-a-kind pieces handcrafted by artisans around the world. Their collections include jewelry, accessories, textiles, and decorative objects — all created using traditional techniques and fair trade practices.
Their mission is simple and powerful: to connect modern design with ancient craftsmanship, while supporting dignified work opportunities in communities facing extreme poverty.
Slate + Salt works closely with small social enterprises and Fair Trade cooperatives to ensure that every product supports ethical production, fair wages, and long-term economic empowerment — especially for women artisans.
Every item has a story.
Behind each piece is a person, a family, and a community. By choosing ethically produced goods, you help artisans remain in their villages, support their families, educate their children, and preserve cultural traditions that might otherwise disappear.
Because all products are handmade and often hand-dyed, each piece is naturally unique. Slight variations are part of their beauty — a reminder that these are not mass-produced objects, but human creations made with care.
Slate + Salt was founded by an avid traveler who fell in love with the people, cultures, and craftsmanship she encountered across developing countries. Through deep relationships with artisan groups and Fair Trade partners, the brand brings meaningful, ever-evolving collections to a global community that values beauty with purpose.
At Clozist, we are proud to feature Slate + Salt because their work reflects what we believe in: products that are beautiful, ethical, meaningful — and that create positive impact through everyday choices.
Shipping & Delivery
Orders are usually dispatched within 2-3 business days.
The shipping rate is calculated and displayed at checkout. Free shipping is available for orders over $49.00 for Shakers members of our reward program, and with no minimum, for Makers members (We can't offer free shipping when the lowest shipping cost exceeds $10).
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Your order might be delayed in case we experience a high volume of orders. If your order fulfillment is delayed, we will let you know by email asap.