VRIKKE SWEATERS - Norwegian Design by Irene Haugland Zahl cardigan. Circa 2000s. Made in China.

Body is a medium weight black boiled wool with a nubby texture. Front, back shoulders, sleeves and hem are embroidered with bright multicolor geometric Scandinavian Nordic folk art designs. 100% wool. Dry clean only.

Boxy fit with square neck and long sleeves. No pockets. Pewter tone clasp closure. Unlined.

There is a loose thread on the right shoulder and a small moth hole on the right front that has been darned (see last pics.)
Otherwise good vintage condition with normal signs of wear for its age. No stains. Smoke free home.

Marked size L and photographed without pinning on a size 14 dress form.
Approx. measurements: One side flat pit to pit chest is 22-23." Same at the hem.
22" long from back of neck. 21" sleeve from dropped shoulder. 19" across shoulders.

Here is how one of her books describes Zahl: "Irene Haugland is a designer and started her own company, Vrikke, in 1993 just before the Lillehammer Olympics, with great success. Her designs are inspired by old Norwegian handicraft traditions: Norwegian rose painting, hand embroidery, and symbols from the Middle Ages."