Men's Heritage Aran Shawl Collar Button Cardigan - Oatmeal / S
Product information for Men's Heritage Aran Shawl Collar Button Cardigan - Oatmeal / S
An authentic Aran cardigan that’s a pleasure to wear and made to last Each Aran sweater tells a story, rich in Aran Islander folklore. The main stitch here is the diamond, a depiction of the Islander fisherman’s nets and said to be knit into Aran sweaters of old to ensure a plentiful catch at sea. It’s filled with the moss stitch, named after the Carrageen moss seaweed which was collected by the Island dwellers from the shores of the Atlantic. The age-old stitch patterns give this stunning mens shawl collar cardigan it’s authentic design and it has been given a stylish update to perfectly blend traditional Aran craftsmanship with an unmistakably modern look. It fastens up into a classic v-neck with football buttons and there’s a neat shawl collar and two-front pockets to keep out the chill. Then there’s the yarn- soft merino wool. It’s easy to see why this gorgeous sweater is one of our most popular customer favorite gifts for him from The Irish Store. Treat him (or yourself!) to a truly special Irish gift to be enjoyed for many years to come. 100% merino wool Hand wash Did you know the first Aran Sweaters were waterproof?!! The first Aran sweaters were made using unwashed báinín ( bain meaning white in Irish) - a yarn made from sheep's wool. The yarn was untreated and retained its natural lanolin making it waterproof. Discover more about all things Aran in our blog; A Short History of the Aran Sweater Model Information Height: 6ft 1 Chest: 40" Waist: 32"
