Vintage Ralph Lauren Polo COUNTRY Hand Knit Wool Shawl Cardigan Belted M

Rare Vintage Ralph Lauren COUNTRY – Authentic Dry Goods hand-knit wool cardigan from Ralph Lauren’s iconic heritage era. This piece features a bold Southwestern / Navajo-inspired geometric pattern, a substantial shawl collar, and the original matching knit belt (often missing on surviving examples). Crafted in the USA with heavyweight wool, it wears more like a sweater coat or outer layer than a standard cardigan. The COUNTRY line is widely regarded as the foundation of what later became RRL — prized for its craftsmanship, Americana storytelling, and limited production. Complete belted examples like this are increasingly difficult to source. A true collector-level Ralph Lauren piece with strong crossover appeal to heritage menswear, Western, and archive fashion buyers.