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Irish Fisherman Sweater 15

SKU:
irish-fisherman-sweater-15
Size:
XL
Chest Width:
22
Front Length:
28
Brand:
Wm. H. Leishman
Material:
Pure New Wool
Made In:
British Crown Colony of Hong Kong
  • Irish Fisherman Sweater 15
  • Irish Fisherman Sweater 15
$30.00

Description

Also called Irish Aran sweaters, for the Aran Islands where the style originated, the Irish fisherman sweater is a classic British export. As the name suggests, these were traditionally worn by Irish fisherman to stay warm and dry. When the Aran sweater hit the pages of Vogue in the 1950s, the trend took off. The vintage cable knit pattern actually hold symbolic significance. Something about cables, diamonds, and fish
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