High Quality Irish Aran Sweater

Aran sweaters takes its name from the Aran Islands and comes from the fishing villages on and islands off the West Coast of Ireland. The Aran Islands lie on the westerly edge of Europe, across the mouth of Galway Bay. Fishing and farming are the main industries on these islands.

The Aran sweaters, an emblem of both the Aran Islands and, indeed, of Ireland itself, is a unique fusion of art and practicality. Perhaps no other sweater is as immediately recognizable; with its intricate patterns and handmade ruggedness it has forged a unique place for itself in the clothing world.

The tradition began long ago for women in the west of Ireland to hand-knit for their fishermen husbands and boyfriends Aran sweaters, with stitch designs often handed from generation to generation. Today, these beautiful sweaters from Murphy of Ireland - made right here in County Donegal - continue the Aran tradition. A natural wool sweater like this provides a warm and breathable layer. Aran sweater is also surprisingly water resistant. Aran sweaters designs are rich in symbolism.

Some Examples are below:

1. Cable Stitch
2. Plaited cable stitch
3. Moss stitch
4. Diamond stitch
5. Honeycomb stitch
6. Trinity stitch
7. Blackberry stitch

Find a wide range of beautiful, handmade, stitched Irish Aran sweaters in different styles, sizes and glorious colors at Murphy’s. Keep yourself warm and cosy on chilly winter nights with these high quality Irish Aran Sweaters.

Visit http://www.murphyofireland.com and find a wide range of mens Aran Sweaters made to the highest traditional standards in quality.

Murphy of Ireland – An Online Apparel Store. Murphy of Ireland will provide you wide range of beautiful, handmade, embroidered Aran Knitwear’s, Donegal Tweed jackets, Irish nightshirts & christening products in different styles and sizes. View the wide range of Irish Products at Murphy of Ireland.