Vintage Irish Wool Hand Knit Aran Fisherman Sweater

Beautiful hand knit irish wool sweater from Aran Islands.  
 
Cableknit with a unique popcorn stitch and warm high collar
 
unisex style and sizing
 
Fits like a Men's Medium / Women's Large 
 
Measurments (laying flat):
 
*shoulder to bottom hem - 26"  inches
 
*armpit to armpit -  21" inches
 
*sleeve (shoulder to hem) - 28" 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.