50s handknit wool cardigan with mink fur collar avon 60% rayon / 40% silk

60% rayon / 40% silk

practicality

Featuring a bold red embroidered Kenworth patch on a deep navy foam-front crown with mesh back

waist 16 in

contouring to the body

50s handknit wool cardigan with mink fur collar avon 60% rayon / 40% silksourced from italy, this midcentury hand knit cardigan reflects the postwar domestic craft movement, when skilled home knitters produced garments that rivaled boutique quality. the relaxed shawl silhouette, waist tie, and patch pockets align with 1950s leisurewear, while the mink fur collar adds a distinctly luxurious, era specific contrast rooted in postwar prosperity. mother of pearl buttons and the uneven, organic knit texture point to careful hand