Michelin
Jumper
1981 (made)
1981 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Multi-colour hand-knitted Shetland woollen jumper in earthy rich shades of brown and claret, blue, puce, and white. Ruched stripes knitted into the fabric.
Bands of multi-coloured geometric patterns in stocking stitch alternate with ruched bands in reverse stocking stitch. The ribbing at the lower edge and at the wrists is in a twisted stitch. The neck is finished with crocheted scallops and small openings on either side are fastened with metal-edged pearl buttons.
Bands of multi-coloured geometric patterns in stocking stitch alternate with ruched bands in reverse stocking stitch. The ribbing at the lower edge and at the wrists is in a twisted stitch. The neck is finished with crocheted scallops and small openings on either side are fastened with metal-edged pearl buttons.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Michelin (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand-knitted wool |
| Brief description | Hand-knitted Shetland woollen jumper 'Michelin', designed by Sasha Kagan, Wales, knitted by Mrs G. Casewell, 1981 |
| Physical description | Multi-colour hand-knitted Shetland woollen jumper in earthy rich shades of brown and claret, blue, puce, and white. Ruched stripes knitted into the fabric. Bands of multi-coloured geometric patterns in stocking stitch alternate with ruched bands in reverse stocking stitch. The ribbing at the lower edge and at the wrists is in a twisted stitch. The neck is finished with crocheted scallops and small openings on either side are fastened with metal-edged pearl buttons. |
| Gallery label | 'MICHELIN' SWEATER
Hand-knitted Shetland wool
British: Sasha Kagan, 1981
Bands of multi-coloured geometric patterns in stocking stitch alternate with ruched bands in reverse stocking stitch. The ribbing at the lower edge and at the wrists is in a twisted stitch. The neck is finished with crocheted scallops and small openings on either side are fastened with metal-edged pearl buttons.
Sasha Kagan is known for her striking patterns and original use of colour. Her classic shaped garments remain constantly in fashion. She runs a cottage industry employing outworkers near her home in the mountains of central Wales - this sweater was knitted by Mrs G. Casewell.
T.105-1981(1985) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.105-1981 |
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| Record created | November 28, 2007 |
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