Alpaca Classic Scarf - Charcoal

Burgundy

$115.95 Sale Save

These handmade scarves are made from the softest Alpaca wool. Incredibly warm yet lightweight, this scarf is a wardrobe staple that will keep you cosy for many years to come.

  • Alpaca wool / cotton blend
  • Natural colours, no environmentally damaging dyes
  • Made ethically in Ecuador by Luis

 

Handwoven in Indigenous Quechua artisan communities in the Ecuadorian Andes Mountains, this is the ideal lightweight warm everyday or travel companion.

La Sierra works collaboratively with Indigenous artisan families in Ecuador and Peru, creating quality alpaca textiles using authentic traditional processes. La Sierra works directly with the people who create their garments and ensure the makers receive Fair Payment for their work.

Read more about the people behind La Sierra here.

This product is handmade so there might be a slight variation in size

Alpaca is warmer, lighter, stronger, and softer than cashmere or merino wool. Alpacas are also considered the greenest renewable fleece producers due to the low impact they have on the environment.

Cold machine wash with item in a delicates bag using a mild, wool-safe detergent

All of our products are carefully wrapped and shipped to you from Brisbane, QLD.

We use sustainable wrapping and packaging as much as possible.

If your item doesn't fit in one of our parcel bags, we try and reuse boxes that have been sent to us.

Australia - Postage

Free for orders over $200 | Flat Rate - $12.00 | Express - $20.00

New Zealand - Postage

Free for orders over AU$200 | Flat Rate - AU$20 | Express - AU$30

We usually ship your order within 2 business days through Australia Post.

Brisbane Orders - if you would like your item delivered, please let us know. We may able to do this from our base at South Brisbane.

We will happily gift wrap products for an extra $1. This can be added at checkout along with a short note to the person receiving the gift.

When purchasing multiple products don't forget to include in your order notes if you would like the products to be wrapped separately or all together. Around Christmas time, please specify if it is a Christmas gift or not so we can choose the wrapping paper accordingly.

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Our products are skilfully handmade by artisans all over the world. Materials are harvested, sorted, spun, woven, printed, stitched and crafted by hand, so every product is unique.

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We are your go-to marketplace for ethically sourced, handmade artisan treasures. Our curated selection includes unique gifts, stunning jewellery, delightful toys, bespoke hampers, and distinctive clothing and homewares, all sourced from small communities around the globe.

Our artisans work under conditions that align with the 10 Principles of Fair Trade, ensuring fair wages, safe working environments, and the absence of child or forced labour. We believe in empowering individuals through ethical practices. We are proud to stock products at The Fair Trader that are skilfully handmade by artisans all over the world.

Our Ethics

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The Fair Trader offers a carefully curated selection of intentional and purposeful items which work towards alleviating global issues and inequities.

Many of our suppliers hold Fair Trade Certifications from the World Fair Trade Organisation, Fair Trade Australia & New Zealand as well as sustainable textile certifications such as the GOTS Certification.

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