The iconic Aran sweater takes its name from the trio of islands at Ireland's most westerly point, just off the coast of County Galway.
Every stitch tells a story, rich in symbolism and island folklore. The classic Diamond stitch, one of the most popular stitches on the original hand knit Irish sweaters, wishes the wearer wealth and success, while the much-loved honeycomb stitch is said to bring good fortune.
Born out of necessity, they were the original fisherman sweater, giving much-needed protection from the unforgiving wild Atlantic Ocean.
Throughout the 1930s and 40s, they 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.
At the Irish Store, we have scoured the country to bring you the very best of Irish knitwear including stunning women's Aran sweaters and baby Irish sweaters, as well as beautifully crafted styles for him in our gorgeous collection of men's Aran sweaters.
Wrap up in style in one of our extensive range of authentic Irish wool sweaters. We wish you health to wear for many seasons to come.
