Vintage Sweater Jacket
Hand-knit sweater jacket featuring traditional Andean or Peruvian designs. Very thick, heavyweight knit.
Style: The cardigan exhibits traditional geometric motifs and a multi-color design, with solid dark brown sleeves.
Material: Similar items are often made from local materials such as sheep's wool, or a blend that includes soft and warm alpaca wool, which is highly prized for its quality. However, this item has no tags so it is unknown. It does feel like a natural yarn and not a synthetic and is lined with a cotton-like fabric.
Craftsmanship: The detailed, colorful sections appear to be hand-woven or hand-knitted, reflecting artisan craftsmanship typical of this vintage style.
Closure: Button-front closure with wooden buttons.
Era: 1970s, possibly early 1980s
No size tags but this will be a best for a modern medium or smaller large.
Excellent condition overall but there is a spot on the backside of one arm that appears to have been repaired at one point. See photo.
Cover photo is AI.