Chunky Gray 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.

• Alpaca and wool blend with a touch of polyamide
• Handwoven by artisans in Peru
• Naturally soft, warm, and resists pilling

• 69 in. long x 50 in. wide
• Plus fringe
• A generous throw - drape over a 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: A soft blend of alpaca and wool with a touch of polyamide for durability, handwoven in Peru. Alpaca is silky, warm, and resists pilling.

Q: How big is it?
A: About 69 by 50 in. plus fringe - a generous throw for a sofa or the foot of a bed.

Q: What colors does the gray throw use?
A: Snow white, gray, and charcoal, blended into a soft neutral that pairs with almost any scheme.

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 has natural insulating properties, so it 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.