Beige Essential Knit Alpaca Gloves for Cozy Comfort
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Fingerless gloves are not only a stylish accessory but also a perfect fusion of fashion and functionality. With an open top design that showcases your fingers and a thoughtfully placed side slit for your thumbs, these gloves allow for seamless dexterity while ensuring your hands stay warm and cozy during the cooler months. The extended silhouette paired with a ribbed cuff effectively covers both your hands and wrists, providing additional warmth on those chilly days. To achieve a coordinated and chic look, consider complementing these knit alpaca gloves with a matching beanie!
Alpaca fiber is celebrated in the fashion realm as one of the most eco-friendly, natural, and sumptuously soft materials available. Known for its unique silky texture and luxurious feel, alpaca fibers are less prone to pilling, making them a resilient option for everyday wear, whether you're dressing casually or elevating your outfit. These exquisite gloves are meticulously crafted on a hand knitting machine by a skilled weaving collective in Peru, which emphasizes the beauty of traditional craftsmanship and supports local artisans.
- Material: 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide + 7% Wool
- Measurements: L 8.5" + 2" Thumb slit
- Color: Beige
- 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 Alpacas. 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: 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide + 7% Wool
Measurements: L 8.5" + 2" Thumb slit
Color: Beige
Handmade with love in Peru
Care: 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.
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- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.