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2021.48
Title
Jean Howell Sleeveless Fair Isle Jumper
Date(s)
- undated [1970-1979] (Creation)
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Sleeveless, handknitted jumper with a V neck and ribbed trims. Jumper is handknitted using a traditional Fair Isle (fairisle) Pattern. The base colour palette for the jumper is of natural, brown tones with some pattern detailing in blues and reds.
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Label: Jean Howells / L
Materials: Wool
Size: L
Measurements: 55cm [Chest], 66cm [Length]
Details: Sleeveless, handknitted
Physical Condition: Generally good - some minor pilling and pulled threads.
Materials: Wool
Size: L
Measurements: 55cm [Chest], 66cm [Length]
Details: Sleeveless, handknitted
Physical Condition: Generally good - some minor pilling and pulled threads.
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The Fair Isle pattern uses complex designs and colourful wool, woven to create intricate patterns. The technique takes is name from Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, where the technique originated. Traditional Fair Isle patterns have a limited palette of five or so colours, using only two colours per row.