Blush Color Block Alpaca Scarf | Handmade in Peru by SLATE + SALT
- Price
- $118
Soft, sustainable, and styled to last — this ribbed alpaca scarf from SLATE + SALT is the kind of piece you reach for again and again. Crafted by a weaving collective in Peru, it brings together a warm trio of charcoal gray, blush, and snow in a color block design that works just as well dressed up as it does thrown on with jeans. It also makes a truly thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates quality, craftsmanship, and conscious living.
✨ Features
- 🧣 Ribbed knit texture: A classic stitch that adds depth and helps the scarf hold its shape over time.
- 🎨 Color block design: A sophisticated combination of charcoal gray, blush, and snow that pairs effortlessly with most wardrobes.
- 📏 Generous length: At 88" x 12", there's plenty of room to wrap, drape, or style however suits you.
- 🤲 Handmade on a hand knitting machine: Each scarf is produced by Allpa, a weaving collective supporting artisan communities across Peru.
- 🌿 89% Alpaca + 11% Polyamide: A thoughtfully chosen blend for softness, durability, and a smooth, silky hand feel.
- 🦙 Naturally sourced alpaca fiber: Free from harsh chemicals, with a natural luster that doesn't fade — and far less prone to pilling than wool.
- ♻️ One of a kind: Because these scarves are hand-loomed, slight variations in color and pattern mean no two are exactly alike.
💛 Benefits
- 🌡️ Warm without the weight: Alpaca's microscopic air pockets make it a naturally insulating fiber — cosy on cold days without feeling heavy or bulky.
- ✋ Softer than cashmere: Warmer and stronger than lamb's wool, alpaca feels genuinely luxurious against the skin — even for those who find wool scratchy.
- 👗 Versatile styling: Wear it wrapped multiple times for warmth or draped loosely for an effortless everyday look.
- 🎁 A gift worth giving: Beautifully made, ethically sourced, and built to last — this scarf is a meaningful present for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion.
- 🌍 Good for people and planet: Alpaca farming is gentle on the land — the animals roam freely in the Peruvian Andes and are not harmed during shearing.
- 🏔️ Supporting artisan livelihoods: Your purchase supports Allpa's mission to empower Peruvian weavers with training, technical assistance, and access to global markets.
🦙 About the Fiber
Alpaca has been prized since the time of the Incas — historically reserved for royalty because of its extraordinary quality. It's naturally hypoallergenic, chemical-free, and comes in up to 28 natural colors. The alpaca live freely in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes, and their soft padded feet don't damage the grassland they graze on. It's as close to a perfect fiber as nature gets.
🧼 Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold with a mild detergent.
- Reshape gently while wet.
- Lay flat to dry — do not tumble dry or wring.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 89% Alpaca, 11% Polyamide
- Dimensions: 88" x 12"
- Colors: Charcoal gray, blush, and snow
- Construction: Ribbed knit, hand knitting machine
- Origin: Handmade in Peru by Allpa weaving collective
- Note: Due to the hand-loomed process, each scarf is unique — slight variations in color and pattern are part of its character.
🛍️ Add the Blush Color Block Alpaca Scarf to your cart today — a sustainable staple you'll wear for years, or a gift that will genuinely be remembered.
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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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