The Valentina basketweave Sweater Coat is many moons in the making. This cardigan is an open, airy piece in a basketweave that will elevate any look. Took an extensive amount of testing to move confidently in this new fiber. Also for drag, cotton used for long sweaters have a tendency to blow out. The testing delayed this product by a year, are you noticing a theme with us? We won't press go until we are confident. Knit in Lima, Peru at a family business run by the second generation. Sweater is in excellent condition, I have only worn it twice. It is very warm, a little too much for the climate I live in.