Autumn Ribbed Alpaca Ear Warmer Perfect Winter Essential
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ep your ears cozy on chilly days with this ribbed alpaca-blend ear warmer headband. Two layers of knit material help retain warmth, while its surprisingly lightweight feel makes it comfortable for everyday winter wear. The ribbed texture adds a simple finishing touch to cold-weather outfits, and you can pair it with matching gloves for a coordinated look.
Made from 43% baby alpaca, 43% wool, and 14% polyamide, this one-size headband combines alpaca’s silky softness with the warmth of a layered knit. Alpaca fiber is valued for its luxurious feel and lower tendency to pill compared with some other fibers. The double-layer construction gives this ear warmer its cozy thickness without making it feel heavy.
Each headband is handmade in Peru by a weaving collective using a hand-knitting machine. Their craftsmanship brings together the ribbed pattern and two-layer design in an accessory made for cooler weather. Whether you wear it on its own or alongside matching gloves, it offers an alternative to a winter hat while keeping your ears covered. Add a little extra warmth to your everyday winter layers.
- Material: 43% Baby Alpaca, 43% Wool + 14% Polyamide
- One Size
- Handmade with love in Peru.
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.
Material: 43% Baby Alpaca, 43% Wool + 14% Polyamide
One Size
Handmade with love in Peru.
Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
As with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.
- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.
