VTG XS 50s Folk Cropped Cardigan Jacket Sweater Cream Handknit Austrian Trachten

Description: Gorgeous heavyweight handknit Austrian folk-style cropped cardigan, likely made in the 1950s or 60s based on the label and overall style. This sweater is very thickly knit, super warm, almost a jacket in terms of its suitability for cold weather---it weighs over a pound! Has the cutest little details, tiny green leaf motif on the chest and functional crochet rose buttons all the way down. There is no material content but it is almost certainly 100% wool. Listing is for SWEATER ONLY, all other items are displayed for styling purposes. FIT NOTE: This is a very small sweater overall, but the arms in particular seem narrower than is average for a garment of this size. Please look closely at the measurements in the photos and compare these to a garment that fits you well. For reference, my arms are roughly 9.5" in circumference and I can get the sweater on but it is uncomfortably tight, especially with long sleeves on underneath. FLAWS NOTED: This is a handknit item so it is not perfect. There is a knot on the upper left back shoulder that appears to either be a hole that was fixed or a mistake in the knitting. This is photographed with an arrow pointing to it in the pictures, though it is not really noticeable when wearing, it blends in quite well. Additionally some of the arm/armpit seams are less tightly knit---I think this is a function of the way the garment was constructed (how the person who knit it connected the arms to the body of the sweater) and not a flaw per se, but it seemed notable to mention. The seams are still very strong and the garment itself seems very sturdy. I tried to photograph the seams both as they lay and gently pulled apart just to give you an idea of how the item presents. I do not take returns for fit or condition, item is sold AS-IS, but I'm happy to answer any questions or provide more measurements/photos to help you make a decision. Please recognize that no vintage item will be perfect, small flaws will be present---by purchasing vintage the buyer accepts this fact. These clothes will have had a long life before coming to you. I will however note any major flaws (holes, stains, etc.) on the listing if necessary. This item comes from my personal vintage collection, which I have amassed over the course of the last 12 years or so. I will be listing many more items from this collection, as I am attempting to downsize. They are all roughly the same size, so if this item corresponds with your personal size and/or style you might be interested in other things that I have posted :)

Price: 75 USD

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

End Time: 2025-02-04T20:56:40.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD