Black Ribbed Alpaca Ear Warmer – Handmade in Peru by SLATE + SALT
- Price
- $72
Stay warm without the bulk. This black ribbed alpaca ear warmer is knitted in two layers, giving you serious warmth that somehow stays featherlight on your head. It's the kind of everyday cold-weather essential that earns a permanent spot in your coat pocket — and makes a thoughtful, well-crafted gift for anyone who spends time outdoors in the colder months.
✨ Features
- 🧶 Double-Knit Construction: Two ribbed layers trap warmth while keeping the overall weight minimal — no heavy, hat-hair situation here.
- 🦙 Baby Alpaca Blend: Made from 43% Baby Alpaca, 43% Wool, and 14% Polyamide for a silky-soft feel that sits comfortably against skin.
- 📐 One Size: A flexible, universal fit that works for most head sizes.
- 🤲 Handmade on a Hand Knitting Machine: Crafted by a weaving collective in Peru — each piece carries the subtle, natural variations of a handmade item.
- 🎨 Classic Black: Goes with everything. Pairs beautifully with the matching Black Ribbed Alpaca Gloves.
💚 Benefits
- 🌿 Naturally Warm & Lightweight: Alpaca fibre contains microscopic air pockets that insulate without adding weight — warmer than lamb's wool, softer than cashmere.
- ✋ Gentle on Sensitive Skin: Baby alpaca is naturally smooth and less prone to pilling, making it a great option for anyone who finds wool scratchy.
- 🌎 Sustainably Sourced: Alpaca is one of the most eco-conscious natural fibres available — no harsh chemicals in production, and the animals roam freely in the Peruvian Andes without harm during shearing.
- 🎁 A Gift Worth Giving: Beautifully made, ethically sourced, and genuinely useful — this ear warmer is a gift that feels considered and personal.
- 🏔️ Supporting Peruvian Artisans: Made through Allpa, a network of 80 small to midsize Peruvian workshops dedicated to preserving cultural textile traditions and empowering weavers.
🧼 Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold with a mild detergent.
- Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 43% Baby Alpaca, 43% Wool, 14% Polyamide
- Size: One Size
- Origin: Handmade in Peru
- Maker: Handcrafted by an Allpa weaving collective
- Note: As with all handcrafted goods, slight natural variations make each piece unique.
Add the Black Ribbed Alpaca Ear Warmer to your cart today — your ears will thank you all winter long.
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.