Hey There,
What are you girls styling this season, as fall/Spring is almost there? I m ditching all the western trends this season and styling up my look with some Indian spice. Ya, you heard it right. Knit sweater are tradition in India every winter, and these pattern you guys must be familiar with. Here at TSS, my pick for youth/teens is to go for Vintage Classic Cardigan and Lets know some history where these came from. You won’t say it’s boring anymore after looking at my picture.
Girls Go For Knit a Vintage Classic
Wondering what to put on your shopping list this fall? I don’t think you should go overboard if you are young and don’t follow the same Autumn/Spring look which you see on everyone these days. Sweaters hold a fond familiar spot in many of our hearts. In shop, we often have a sample in our window and daily men and women walk in and relate to us how they used to have one and how much they miss it. They usually recount to us who made it for them, (this really matters to them) and how much they loved to wear it. Indian pattern and Geometric print are the favorites in India.
My mother, who is very fond of handwork and is an amazing knitter and I guess most of the mothers are. These where made with hand spun local wool in warm rich earthy natural shades. They always had geometric designs and the “white” yarn was never white but a deep cream. These vintage sweaters have been called by many names. We referred to them as “Indian Sweaters” and we associate them with the Coast Salish women, more specifically women who lived in the Cowichan area centered in Duncan, British Columbia.
Cowichan Sweaters is the correct name for the original but these designs were also referred to as Salish or Siwash Sweaters. Only the women of the Cowichan band make the originals but as knitters we always get inspiration from the work of other knitters.
The original sweaters took their influence from Nordic motifs and incorporated techniques of Fair Isle knitting. Knitting was a skill learned from the new immigrants from the British Isles who settled on Vancouver Island. As these classics became popular other motifs such as animals important to the Coast Salish began to appear. Here are a few pictures of sweaters we have made using animal motifs.
The Season Style Tips
- Geometric cardigan can be found in all colors, get a size bigger than yours and hem length size you can flaunt. Replace your dress this autumn with knitted Cardigan.
- Boots are your best friend, sock boots are in this season and they never go out of style.
- Waist belt, whether a tiny or a broad one team up with your cardigan. Keep the belt simple and not too distracting.
What I’M Wearing
Cardigan – Indian Boutique
Boots – Koovs
Belt – Online