Chunky Black Stripe Alpaca Throw

Wrap Yourself in Something Extraordinary

There is a reason alpaca fiber has been prized since ancient times — softer than cashmere, warmer and stronger than lamb’s wool, feather-light yet deeply insulating. The Chunky Black Stripe Alpaca Throw by SLATE + SALT brings that extraordinary fiber into your home in a timeless black-and-snow-white stripe, handwoven by skilled artisans in the highlands of Peru using traditional methods passed down through generations.

Drape it across the sofa, fold it at the foot of the bed, or wrap yourself in it on a cool morning with a cup of tea. This is the kind of throw that earns a permanent place in the home — and becomes the one everyone reaches for.

Details

• Material: 75% Alpaca / 25% Wool
• Dimensions: 62" L x 48" W + fringe
• Color: Black + Snow White stripe
• Handmade in Peru by traditional artisan weavers
• Each piece is unique — slight natural variations are part of its handcrafted character

Care

• Hand wash cold with mild detergent
• Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry

About the Fiber

Alpaca comes from small artisanal farming families in the Peruvian Andes, where the animals roam freely in the highlands and are not harmed during shearing. Alpaca fiber is completely natural, produced without harsh chemicals, and contains microscopic air pockets that create exceptional lightweight insulation. It is softer than cashmere, produces up to 28 natural colors, and retains its luster wash after wash. The knowledge of spinning and weaving alpaca has been passed from generation to generation in Peru — a textile heritage stretching back to the Inca civilization, which prized alpaca fiber above gold and silver.

"She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands… She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple." — Proverbs 31:13, 22