Fingerless gloves allow you to maintain style without sacrificing functionality. Complete with an open top for fingers and side slit for thumbs. The ribbed design keeps hands and wrists warm.
Handmade with love in Peru. As with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.
Composition: 100% Alpaca
Measurements: L 5.5" 2" Thumb slit
Color: Gray
Care: Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
Why We Love it:
Alpaca fiber is considered by the fashion industry to be one the greenest, most natural and softest fibers in the world. It is prized for its unique silky and luxurious feel and has a lesser tendency to pilling. These classic gloves is made on a hand knitting machine by a weaving collective in Peru.
We are happy to introduce the Alpaca Collection by Slate Salt who's mission is to bring a curated collection of modern, one-of-a-kind pieces while preserving traditional techniques and supporting the Fair Trade movement. They work closely with small social enterprises to facilitate dignified working opportunities in areas of extreme poverty and encourages us to explore other cultures and traditions in a socially conscious way.
Although we seem worlds apart from these countries, people all over the world generally want the same thing, to be happy, healthy and provide the best for their families. We have the same basic wants, needs, and dreams.
Your purchase is part of social change by providing hope and a future for those born into less fortunate economical situations.
Artisan Profile:
Allpa has 80 small to midsize workshops located throughout Peru. Through their textile production, they strive to create awareness and preserve Peruvian culture. Allpa develops annual collections according to market trends and supports the growth of artisans with technical assistance, training and loans. This transforms weavers into entrepreneurs and gives them access to the global marketplace.
In the earliest Peruvian history, you will find examples of the bond between the Incas and alpaca. During the Inca empire, alpaca was only used by royalty because it was valued as the finest material. Alpaca is supple and smooth to the touch. It s softer than cashmere and warmer and stronger than lamb s wool. It contains microscopic air pockets which create lightweight clothing with excellent insulating properties. It is a completely natural fiber and there is no use of harsh chemicals in production.
The alpaca live mostly without any boundaries in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes and are not harmed during the shearing process. Their soft padded feet are gentle on the grass terrain and they graze without destroying the root system of the area. Alpaca is the only animal that produces up to 28 natural colors and can be blended into an infinite array of natural shades from inky black to warm chestnuts and snowy white. It is easily dyed in any color and always retains its natural luster.
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