OUR VALUES

Salka Knits is born from the belief that beautiful things can be made ethically using sustainable materials.

We work with skilled artisans from Peru to bring you unique and high quality knitwear.

Premium hand-knitted scarf and hat on stool

OUR PRODUCTS

Our knitwear pieces are designed to be timeless and adaptable, for year on year appeal.

The materials we use are all sustainably sourced, and of premium quality.

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OUR MAKERS

Each garment is hand knitted by women's cooperatives in Peru. This enables the women to turn their skills and talents into livable financial rewards and for their families to thrive with dignity.

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Photograph: (c) Isabel Corthier-Solid Crafts 

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OUR MATERIALS

Alpacas are a domesticated species of South American camelid that produce one of the world’s most luxurious fibres.

GARMENT CARE

Photograph: (c) Solid Crafts

  • SOFT

    Softer than cashmere, lighter, warmer and more durable than sheep’s wool

  • HYPO-ALLERGENIC

    The fibres are hypo-allergenic and suitable for sensitive skins

  • LIGHTWEIGHT

    The hollow fibre makes it suitable for all seasons, giving it a lightweight feel

  • QUALITY

    It does not pill or ball

  • HISTORY

    The Incas used it to produce textiles and clothing for royalty and the elite

  • COLOURS

    Alpacas come in 22 natural colours