Casquets - The Fine-Striped Guernsey Jumper
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  • Casquets - The Fine-Striped Guernsey Jumper
  • Casquets - The Fine-Striped Guernsey Jumper
  • Casquets - The Fine-Striped Guernsey Jumper
  • Casquets - The Fine-Striped Guernsey Jumper
  • Casquets - The Fine-Striped Guernsey Jumper

Casquets - The Fine-Striped Guernsey Jumper

£120.00
VAT excluded

A PRODUCT OF ISLAND LIFE, LOCALLY CRAFTED AND HAND FINISHED IN THE HEART OF THE ISLANDS.

Colour: Dark Navy / Cinnamon
Size: 40
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Our Casquets is an evolution of the classic Guernsey design that has all the qualities of the traditional jumper.

The rib at the top of the sleeve is said to represent a sailing ship’s rope ladder in the rigging, the raised seam across the shoulder a rope and the garter stitch panel, waves breaking upon the beach.

Originally a local fisherman’s working garment, the traditional design includes a diamond under the arm for ease of movement and extra strength. It is knitted with close stitches from tightly twisted wool and this gives it its ability to withstand sea spray and rain.

Traditional Guernsey jumpers were knitted by the womenfolk of the fishing and farming families of the islands, when many earned their living from the sea or the land. The distinctive pattern was handed down from generation to generation the knitting skills passed on from mother to daughter.

CJ130440

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