Knit with a firm texture
There are many different types of knitwear, including tightly woven and thick yarn knitwear, making them unique items.
This knit has a tight weave and a sturdy texture, which is related to the origins of this knit.
This knit has its roots in gansey knit.
Guernsey knitwear originated from the knitwear worn by fishermen living on the small island of Guernsey, located between England and France.
A distinctive feature of gansey knit is the unique knitting pattern around the armholes and hem.
The knitting pattern is a key design feature, but it is said that each household knitted their own original pattern to serve as a marker for fishermen in case of shipwrecks.
The fabric is sturdy because it originated as workwear for the freezing cold ocean.
...Don't worry, the material is a blend of cotton, wool, and cashmere, so it is firm yet gentle to the touch.
There is a small triangular cutout at the neck.
This also has its roots in gansey knitwear, of course.
Originally, gansey knits were tightly knitted with strong yarn and were designed to fit the body. However, they were not restrictive in movement thanks to the gussets (reinforcement panels) under the armpits.
This small triangle was originally created to make work more comfortable for fishermen, but has now been transformed into decorative design.
This will be a nice accent when you wear it.
We have taken advantage of the traditional design and created a size and silhouette that makes you want to wear it every day.
By the way, the original gansey knit has the same pattern on the front and back so that fishermen can wear it every day and it can be worn backwards if it gets dirty.
In fact, this knit can be worn either front or back.
Each and every design of this knitwear is packed with attention to detail, and we hope you'll wear it every day.
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