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9 things you need to know about the Aran Sweater
Written by Lulu O'Sullivan
Hi Everyone. I hope I find you all well. As the winter chills continue there's no better way to stay cozy and look stylish than in a classic Aran sweater. Its iconic status is undeniable so it's not surprising that Aran sweaters continue to remain our top sellers here at The Irish Store. Here's some interesting facts about one of Ireland's most famous exports.
1. The Aran Islands

So this is where it all began! The iconic Aran sweater takes its name from the trio of islands on the west of Ireland just off the coast of County Galway. Inishmore is the biggest of the islands followed by Inishmann and the smallest island, Inisheer. The islander women knitted the first Aran sweaters as a protective layer for the islander fishermen and farmers.
The combinations of stitches that we admire on sweaters today were no accident. Family patterns were closely guarded and passed down through generations. It is even claimed that the bodies of Aran Islander fishermen who had died at sea could be identified by the pattern on their Aran sweater.
2. The Original Fisherman's Sweater

3. There's an Aran sweater in the Book of Kells!

4. The Amazing Craft
The amazing skill involved in creating an Aran sweater cannot be underestimated. The intricacy of the designs and the mastery that these Aran knitters commanded of their craft still amazes experts to this day. An sweater is a true work of art containing approximately 100,000 painstakingly constructed stitches.
5. Every Stitch Tells a Tale

6. A Fashion Icon

Throughout the 1930s and 40s, the Aran sweater gained popularity around the world and when Grace Kelly appeared in an Aran sweater on the cover of vogue in the 1950s, this humble Irish sweater was catapulted to iconic status, cementing its reputation as an Irish design classic.
7. Famous Fans

The fame of the Aran sweater spread further with New York Village's folk scene during the 1950s and 1960s. The Irish folk music group The Clancy Brothers, friends of Bob Dylan, wore their Aran sweaters for their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in the early 1960s, introducing it to millions of American homes. Famous fans included Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and the ultra-cool Steve Mc Queen. Present day celebrities spotted sporting Ireland's favorite sweater include Taylor Swift, Sarah-Jessica Parker and mega star Adele.
8. A Place in Fashion History

In 2017 the Aran sweater earned itself its rightful place in the "Is Fashion Modern" exhibition at the world renowned Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Chosen as one of 111 items of clothing and accessories that have influenced fashion over the last 100 years, the Aran sweater sat side by side with such fashion icons as the little black dress, the biker jacket, the Wonderbra and Levi jeans to name but a few.
9. So Where Can you find the Perfect Aran Sweater?


LULU O'SULLIVAN
Hi everyone. I'm Lulu O Sullivan and I founded The Irish Store in 2011 fuelled by my passion for all things Irish; its places, its people, its culture and its craft. At The Irish Store we are dedicated to bringing you, our worldwide community of valued customers, the very finest Ireland has to offer. Thanks for dropping by!
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