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Born on the west coast of Ireland, the iconic stitches on an Aran sweater once symbolized safety and luck, protecting the lives of those who worked the sea. Origin The Aran knitting practice originates from the Aran Islands, a rugged group of three off the west coast of Ireland. Aran sweaters were initially created by fishermen's families as purely practical garments in order to protect against harsh weather conditions. Because of this, these sweaters were built to stand the

Based in the United States, Anam Árann, is a local initiative dedicated to supporting circular fashion and regenerative farming. Through wool restoration practices in collaboration with the small NJ business Carrick Mor, Anam Árann intends to find new homes for secondhand Aran sweaters. At Anam Árann, we breathe new life into Irish knitwear, carefully sourcing second-hand Aran knits and reviving their beauty for generations to come Genuine Sourcing Anam Árann sources authenti