Standún is a unique family run store, situated in a traditional Connemara setting opposite the Aran Islands on the renowned Galway Bay coastline. Hand knitting is a craft kept alive by the womenfolk of the Western seaboard. Each family had it’s own traditional stitches, a precious unrecorded heritage. The meaning of the stitches are closely related to the earth, the sea or the home life of the fishermen.

West of Ireland fishermen traditionally wore Aran sweaters when they went fishing on the wild Atlantic. The natural oils in the Aran wool ensured that these sweaters were both warm and water resistant. Each stich symbolises a different aspect of the life of an Aran fisherman. The pattern of stitches was unique to each family on the islands. Many of the hardworking fishermen lost their lives at sea and the pattern of stitches served as a means of identification.
 

THE CABLE  the fisherman’s rope was for safety and good luck.
THE HONEYCOMB work as a bee for a just reward.
THE DIAMOND success and wealth.
THE TRELLIS  symbol of the small stone walled fields.
THE TREE OF LIFE family unity, strong sons.

Standún was the first shop in Ireland to sell the original Aran sweater. All our hand knitwear bears the Standún label, your guarantee of quality and satisfaction. 

You can purchase Aran sweaters, both hand and machine knits in our Online Shop. Shipping to USA is FREE.

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