Aran Sweaters

[Big Dave]

I found this site awhile ago, but forgot about it. They have Aran Sweaters, for not a bad price. I haven't ordered from them (I'm straped for cash). Check 'em out. http://www.aransweatermarket.com/catalog/

[Southern Breeze]

Thats all I need- something else to add to my list! Those look good, I've bookmarked it and thanks for the link.

[LoftGuy]

You're right Dave, I have one in the Murphy clan and it is beautiful though a bit pricey.

Bob

[Moosehead]

OK. Arrans, I love 'em. But please do not get fooled by clan affiliations with designs. They don't exist outside of the sweater making companies. Irish tuaths had no such designs.

As fo the sweaters, check ebay, you won't find better prices anywhere.

Edit: I may have to correct myself on prices. Your link has exceptional prices for Arrans...hmmmmm...

[Big Paul]

Thanks for the tips!

[GlassMan]

Those are good prices and I love the cardigan versions (I'm a sucker for cardigans). Might have to order some of those too!

[Paul Henry]

Growing up in Ireland I always had Aran jumpers of one sort or another, there are no "Clan" associations with the, I suspect clever marketing!
Of course the different patterns and designs have individual names, but there is nothing associated with family names... just for the record!

[LoftGuy]

Hi,

Paul is quite right, the various Irish 'clan' paraphenaelia is indeed a marketing ploy directed primarily at those Americans of Irish descent who have the means to indulge their 'heritage'. IMHO, there exists two Irish cultures: that of those in Ireland and that of the Irish-Americans. That latter culture has been influenced largely by the difficulties of assimilation resulting from the Famine Exodus of the 1800's, that portrayed in the movies a la Bing Crosby, et al, and lastly, the handed down family legends perhaps somewhat embellished over the generations.

Bob

[ByDand]

Thank you for the link. The prices are good and looks like a reputable company. May have to order one for the wife and one for me!

[davedove]

Unfortunately, the cheaper sweaters don't come big enough for me (50" chest).