Charcoal Essential Knit Alpaca Beanie for a Perfectly Slouchy Look
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Bring an easy, relaxed finish to your cold-weather wardrobe with the Charcoal Essential Knit Alpaca Beanie. Slip it on and gently scrunch the fabric toward the back to create its slouchy silhouette. The charcoal shade pairs easily with your favorite coats, scarves, and everyday layers, making it a simple choice when you want warmth without a dressed-up feel.
Made from a blend of 70% baby alpaca, 23% polyamide, and 7% wool, this knit beanie puts the soft feel of alpaca at the heart of its design. Its one-size, unisex styling makes it a versatile accessory to wear yourself or choose as a gift for someone who appreciates a relaxed winter look.
Handmade in Peru by a weaving collective using a hand-knitting machine, the beanie brings skilled craftsmanship to an everyday staple. Its knit texture adds interest to the understated charcoal color, while the slouchy shape offers an alternative to a close-fitting hat. Whether you’re heading out for a morning walk or meeting friends on a chilly afternoon, it’s an easy finishing touch for casual outfits. Make it part of your everyday layers for a little extra comfort on cooler days.
- Material: 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Polyamide + 7% Wool
- One Size + Unisex
- Color: Charcoal Essential Knit
- 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
One Size + Unisex
Color: Charcoal
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.
