Coastal Stripe Alpaca Scarf – Handmade in Peru by Slate + Salt
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- $112
Soft, warm, and thoughtfully made — this Coastal Stripe Alpaca Scarf from Slate + Salt is the kind of piece you reach for again and again. Crafted from luxurious Peruvian alpaca fiber by skilled artisans, it drapes beautifully, resists pilling, and feels genuinely gentle against the skin. A lovely gift for someone special, or a well-earned treat for yourself.
✨ Features
- 🧣 Coastal Stripe Design: A classic striped pattern on the front with a soft, fuzzy underside — versatile enough to wear dressed up or down.
- 🌿 Premium Alpaca Fiber: Made from 80% alpaca and 11% polyamide — silky, lightweight, and naturally insulating without the bulk.
- 📏 Generous Size: Measures 74" x 12", giving you plenty of length to wrap, drape, or loop however you like.
- 🤲 Hand-Loomed & One-of-a-Kind: Each scarf is handmade, meaning slight variations in color and pattern make yours completely unique.
- 🇵🇪 Handmade in Peru: Crafted by artisan workshops across Peru through Allpa, a social enterprise supporting weavers with fair wages, training, and loans.
- ♻️ Naturally Sustainable: Alpaca fiber requires no harsh chemicals in production. Alpacas roam freely in the Peruvian Andes highlands and are not harmed during shearing.
💛 Benefits
- 🌡️ Warmth without weight: Microscopic air pockets in alpaca fiber create excellent insulation — warmer than lamb's wool, softer than cashmere.
- ✋ Gentle on sensitive skin: The silky, non-itchy texture makes it comfortable to wear all day, even for those who find wool irritating.
- 🔄 Endlessly versatile: Style it as a wrap, a neck scarf, or a light shawl — works for men and women across a range of looks.
- 🎁 A gift worth giving: Beautifully made, ethically sourced, and genuinely useful — this scarf is a thoughtful choice for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion.
- 🌍 Purchase with purpose: Buying this scarf directly supports Peruvian artisan communities and helps preserve traditional weaving culture.
🧺 Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold with a mild detergent.
- Reshape gently while wet.
- Lay flat to dry — do not tumble dry or hang.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 80% Alpaca, 11% Polyamide
- Dimensions: 74" x 12"
- Style: Unisex
- Origin: Handmade in Peru
- Production: Hand-loomed by artisan workshops; slight color and pattern variations are a natural feature of each piece
🌟 About the Maker
This scarf is made through Allpa, a Peruvian social enterprise that partners with 80 small and mid-size artisan workshops across the country. Allpa develops market-ready collections while providing weavers with technical support, training, and financial access — helping transform skilled craftspeople into entrepreneurs with a place in the global marketplace.
Alpaca has been prized in Peru since the time of the Incas, when it was reserved exclusively for royalty. Today, it remains one of the most sustainable and ethically harvested natural fibers in the world. Alpacas are sheared without harm, their padded feet leave the highland terrain undisturbed, and the fiber itself is produced in up to 28 natural colors — no harsh dyes required.
✨ Add the Coastal Stripe Alpaca Scarf to your cart today and experience the warmth of genuinely ethical, artisan-made luxury.
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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.
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