Eco-Friendly Chunky Black Stripe Alpaca Throw for Cozy Winter Warmth
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Enhance your living space with the cozy elegance of this chunky alpaca throw, featuring timeless black and white stripes. Perfect for adding warmth and texture to your sofa or bedroom, it offers unparalleled softness thanks to its premium blend of 75% alpaca and 25% wool.
Sourced ethically from small Peruvian artisans, this sustainable throw boasts a silky feel that resists pilling, delivering lasting comfort and style. Measuring 62" by 48" with fringe detailing, it’s a beautiful handmade accessory that brings both comfort and conscious craftsmanship to your home.
Artisan Profile
In the earliest Peruvian history, you will find examples of the bond between the Incas and Alpacas. The Incas placed a higher value on alpaca fiber than on gold or silver. The knowledge and craftsmanship of spinning and knitting have been passed down from generation to generation, resulting in the rich, diverse textile heritage of Peru. New patterns are combined with traditional methods, giving an innovative touch without losing the ethical heritage.
The alpaca lives mostly without boundaries in the Peruvian Andes' highlands 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.
Alpaca is supple and smooth to the touch and because of the featherweight, it’s ultra-light. Alpaca is 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.
Material: 75% Alpaca + 25% Wool
Measurements: L 62" x W 48" + Fringe
Color: Black + Snow white
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.
Care: Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.