Knitwear 101: History of the Aran Sweater
Posted by Bri Cain on 30th Jul 2015
When one thinks of the word “sweater”
or “knitwear,” one of the first images that comes to mind is a
classic Aran knit sweater. Also known as a “fisherman's sweater”
or an “Irish sweater,” it's a style that has truly stood the test
of time. The Aran sweater (or Aran jumper, as
it's called on the other side of the Atlantic), gets its name from
the Aran Islands off the western coast of Ireland. A traditional Aran
sweater is usually cream in color, the shade of 100% natural,
unwashed
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