Charcoal Fingerless Alpaca Gloves – Handmade in Peru | SLATE + SALT
- Price
- $87
Meet your new cold-weather staple. These charcoal fingerless gloves are knit from 70% baby alpaca — one of the softest, most sustainable natural fibres in the world — and handcrafted by a weaving collective in Peru. Practical enough for everyday wear, thoughtful enough to give as a gift.
✨ Features
- 🧤 Fingerless design: Open-top finger cut keeps your hands free while staying warm — great for typing, commuting, or outdoor markets.
- 👍 Side thumb slit: Built-in thumb opening for easy, natural movement without removing your gloves.
- 📏 Long ribbed cuff: 8.5" length with a ribbed finish that hugs the wrist and keeps cold air out.
- 🌿 Baby alpaca fibre: Softer than cashmere, warmer than lamb's wool, and naturally resistant to pilling.
- 🎨 Rich charcoal colour: A versatile, neutral shade that pairs effortlessly with any winter wardrobe.
- 🤝 Handmade on knitting machines: Crafted by Allpa, a weaving collective supporting over 80 small and mid-size workshops across Peru.
- ♻️ No harsh chemicals: Alpaca is processed without chemical treatment, making it a genuinely eco-conscious choice.
💛 Benefits
- Stay warm without losing dexterity — perfect for those who are always on the go.
- Baby alpaca contains natural air pockets for lightweight insulation that doesn't feel bulky.
- A thoughtful, sustainable gift for anyone who loves quality, handcrafted accessories.
- Each pair is slightly unique — small handcrafted variations make yours one of a kind.
- Pair with the matching alpaca beanie for a coordinated, cosy look.
🧵 Materials & Specifications
- Material: 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide, 7% Wool
- Length: 8.5" + 2" thumb slit
- Colour: Charcoal
- Origin: Handmade in Peru by the Allpa weaving collective
🧼 Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold with a mild detergent.
- Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
- Do not tumble dry or wring.
🌄 About the Makers
These gloves are made by Allpa, a Peruvian artisan collective with 80 workshops spread across the country. Allpa supports weavers with training, technical assistance, and fair market access — turning skilled craftspeople into independent entrepreneurs while preserving centuries of Peruvian textile tradition.
Alpaca has been prized since the time of the Incas, used exclusively by royalty for its unmatched softness and warmth. Today, alpacas still roam freely in the Peruvian Andes highlands, and their soft padded feet cause no damage to the land they graze on. Their fibre comes in up to 28 natural colours and requires no harsh dyes or chemicals to produce — making it one of the most sustainable luxury fibres available.
🛒 Add the Charcoal Fingerless Alpaca Gloves to your cart today — or wrap them up as the kind of gift that genuinely lasts.
Why Closiist?
- Sustainability: Clozist is committed to eco-friendly practices. We offer a wide range of sustainable and upcycled products, reducing your environmental impact.
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- 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.
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- 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
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