Vintage Wool Hand Knit Cowichan Style Sweater YKK Zippered Cardigan Fair‎ Isle L

Vintage Wool Hand Knit Cowichan Style Sweater YKK Zippered Cardigan Fair Isle Large Nordic Chunky Heavyweight Fisherman Thick Unisex  Cowichan sweaters are traditionally made from locally sourced, unprocessed, 100% sheep's wool, which retains natural lanolin for water resistance. They are hand-knit by Coast Salish artisans, (the Coast Salish are a diverse Indigenous people who have lived for millennia along the Northwest Pacific coast of North America, including coastal British Columbia, Washington State, and parts of Oregon.) creating a unique, seamless garment with distinctive patterns representing family stories and traditions.  This true vintage piece is a rare piece of history. It is extremely thick and well constructed, made with the large, iconic vintage YKK zipper. Ideal for a trip to Alaska, Canada, Russia, or any cold or arctic temperature. This zippered wool jacket is a dove grey color, with cream, and cornflower blue. Shawl collar is thick and warm, much like a hood but without the bulk. This piece is ideal for layering and staying toasty warm and cozy.  Unisex in size medium to large; please see measurements. Minor discoloration as shown in up close photo with pointer. RARE and impossible to find in this color way and style; a true vintage gem!  FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS: Pit to pit - 24.5 Sleeve length from top of shoulder to wrist - 27 Length - 26.5 Weight - 3lbs. 4 oz.  Alaska, Heritage, Cabin Core, Cozy Core, Retro, Folk, Rural, Hippie, Bohemian, Cottagecore