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100% soft alpaca fiber
Fingerless design for functionality
Handmade in Peru
Navy and sky blue colors
Care: Hand wash cold
Introducing the Azul Chevron Knit Alpaca Gloves, the perfect blend of style and functionality. These fingerless gloves are designed to keep your hands warm while allowing you to maintain dexterity. The open top for fingers and side slit for thumbs ensures that you can easily use your devices or perform tasks without removing your gloves. The long design with a ribbed cuff provides additional warmth for your hands and wrists, making them ideal for chilly days. Pair these gloves with a matching beanie for a complete winter look!
Crafted from 100% alpaca fiber, these gloves are not only soft but also environmentally friendly. Alpaca fiber is renowned in the fashion industry for being one of the greenest and most natural fibers available. Its unique silky and luxurious feel sets it apart from other materials, and it has a lesser tendency to pill, ensuring that your gloves maintain their beauty over time. The alpaca used in these gloves is sourced from Peru, where skilled artisans hand-knit each piece using traditional techniques.
The Azul Chevron Knit Alpaca Gloves are handmade with love in Peru by a weaving collective that supports local artisans. Allpa, the organization behind these gloves, operates 80 small to midsize workshops throughout Peru, creating awareness and preserving Peruvian culture through textile production. By developing annual collections based on market trends, Allpa empowers artisans with technical assistance, training, and loans, transforming weavers into entrepreneurs and providing them access to the global marketplace.
The bond between the Incas and alpaca dates back to ancient Peruvian history. During the Inca empire, alpaca fiber was reserved for royalty due to its exceptional quality. Softer than cashmere and warmer than lamb’s wool, alpaca fiber contains microscopic air pockets that create lightweight clothing with excellent insulating properties. This completely natural fiber is produced without the use of harsh chemicals, making it a sustainable choice for eco-conscious consumers.
Alpacas roam freely in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes, and their shearing process is conducted humanely, ensuring that the animals are not harmed. Their soft padded feet are gentle on the grass terrain, allowing them to graze without damaging the root system of the area. Alpacas produce up to 28 natural colors, which can be blended into an infinite array of shades, from inky black to warm chestnuts and snowy white. This versatility allows for easy dyeing while retaining the natural luster of the fiber.
To keep your Azul Chevron Knit Alpaca Gloves looking their best, it is recommended to hand wash them in cold water with a mild detergent. Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry to maintain their shape and softness. As with all handcrafted goods, slight variations may occur, making each pair of gloves a unique work of art.
Whether you're looking for a stylish accessory for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a loved one, the Azul Chevron Knit Alpaca Gloves are an excellent choice. Experience the luxurious feel of alpaca fiber and enjoy the warmth and functionality these gloves provide.