Chunky Camel Stripe Alpaca Throw Blanket

Slate + Salt is a woman-owned studio founded in 2017 on a simple idea: that beautiful things should give back to the people who make them. The brand works directly with artisan groups on fair-trade terms, and these chunky throws come from small farmers and weavers in the Peruvian highlands.

Alpaca has been prized in the Andes since Incan times - softer than cashmere, warm, and lightweight. The fiber is sheared without harming the animals, who graze freely across the high grasslands, then handwoven into throws on traditional looms. Because each piece is made by hand, slight variations are part of its character.

• 75% alpaca, 25% wool
• Handwoven by artisans in Peru
• Naturally soft, warm, and resists pilling

• 62 in. long x 48 in. wide
• Plus fringe
• A throw size - drape over a chair, sofa, or the foot of a bed

• Fair Trade Artisan-Made
• Handwoven in Peru
• Alpaca Blend
• Ethically Made

• Hand wash cold with mild detergent
• Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry
• Do not bleach, wring, or tumble dry
• Slight variations are part of the handcrafted charm

Q: What is it made of?
A: 75% alpaca and 25% wool, handwoven in Peru. Alpaca is silky, warm, and resists pilling.

Q: How big is it?
A: About 62 by 48 in. plus fringe - a throw size for a chair, sofa, or the foot of a bed.

Q: What colors does this throw use?
A: Warm camel and snow white in a classic horizontal stripe.

Q: How do I care for it?
A: Hand wash cold with mild detergent, then reshape while wet and lay flat to dry. Do not bleach, wring, or tumble dry.

Q: Is alpaca warm?
A: Very - alpaca is warm yet lightweight, softer than cashmere and warmer than lamb's wool.

Q: What does my purchase support?
A: Fair wages and dignified working conditions for the artisans in Peru who handcraft each throw.