Vintage Unisex Hand Knit Icelandic Lopapeysa Wool Gray Fair Isle Sweater

Vintage Unisex Hand Knit Icelandic Lopapeysa Wool Gray Fair Isle Sweater. No tags so measurements in photos The Icelandic lopi sweater is made from unspun Icelandic wool (lopi) in natural colours and knitted on circular needles, with a band of pattern around the yoke and a section of the pattern repeated around the lower part of the body and the end of the sleeves The lopapeysa is made of a warm Icelandic sheep wool that is ideal for Iceland's harsh weather conditions. The lopapeysa is also often considered to be a symbol of Icelandic culture and heritage, and it is widely popular both in Iceland and around the world as a traditional handcrafted garment.