Aran
/ˈar(ə)n
/adjective [attributive]
Denoting a type of knitwear or garment with traditional patterns, typically involving raised cable stitch and large diamond designs.The group enjoyed browsing among the many shops with traditional Aran knitwear, pottery and other souvenirs on sale....
- The countryside was a major theme with rustic cord jodhpurs, pedal pushers with buttons at the knee, checked shirts and Aran sweaters.
- The traditional consumer market for Waterford Crystal, Claddagh rings, Aran knitwear and Connemara marble rosary beads continues to thrive and is worth €120 million a year.
Origin
1960s: from the Aran Islands.