Vintage Hand Knit Wool Aran Fisherman Sweater

Oversize handknit Fisherman Sweater 
 
Ribbed crew neck as well as ribbed hem and sleeves. 
 
Beautiful Unisex fit - Women's Large / Men's Medium
 
Can be worn as a sweater or dress (sweater dress!)
 
Measurements (laying flat):
 
*Shoulder to bottom hem - 27.5"  inches
 
*armpit to armpit - 23" inches
 
*sleeve - shoulder to sleeve hem - 30" inches
 
History of the Aran Fisherman Sweater:
Famous the world over for their warmth, comfort and durability, Aran sweaters owe their name to a cluster of small islands situated off the west coast of Ireland. It was here, around the turn of the 20th century, islanders began crafting sweaters from sheep’s wool. The natural oils present within the sheep’s wool gave these sweaters water resistant qualities, making them ideal for the varied demands of island life. Initially, these sweaters were knitted by hand by island residents, forever linking this style of garment to the Aran Islands.