Siena Rose Italian Wool Sweater Knit

Dramatic and romantic knitted-in roses and houndstooth checks form a border, against a dramatic rust-red background, deadstock from an Italian mill. Brushed felted/boiled wool knit features a 28" border along one side and knitted in decorative selvedge along the other edge.  Mid/heavyweight, stable, cozy, with a lightly brushed soft hand, flat and smooth knit on the back side, crosswise stretch, and a soft lightly structural drape. No raveling, so seam finish is optional and sewing is easy Right for a sweater, tunic, cardigan, light jacket or coat, vest or hoodie. 

Dry clean. Test a swatch if you want to hand-launder and air-dry. Steam press before sewing to remove any residual shrinkage.

Italy
wool
64"