Nicholas Mosse Pottery

Where do Aran Sweaters Come From

Aran Sweaters originated on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. The Aran is a style of sweater, also known as a fisherman’s Jumper.  These jumpers (Irish: Geansaí Árann) were traditionally knit in the natural colour of sheep’s wool, an off-white or cream colour with cable patterns on the body and sleeves. Over the centuries the popularity of the Aran was such that farmers and labours found the sweater well suited to the harsh Irish weather. Read more on the history of the Aran Sweater here