Prettiest 1980s Wolkenstricker Charcoal Colour Hand Knit Cardigan Sweater w Floral Details designer-la-mendola It is purple first and

It is purple first and foremost but when the light hits here it gets a highlight of a hint of the green that is just amazing to see

The original gold cord belt is present and helps to define and cinch on the waist

I believe the hardware to be gold plated

The hem is finished with a wide ruffle in the same fabric to create the perfect finishing touch

There are areas of thinning on the back ruffle of the hem

Prettiest 1980s Wolkenstricker Charcoal Colour Hand Knit Cardigan Sweater w Floral Details designer-la-mendola It is purple first andThe Wolkenstricker label launched in 1979 and they have been making beautiful cardigans one piece at a time ever since. You can still buy them today and I found one site where modern versions are selling for just under $1700USD. On their site they say (in rough translation thanks to google) that; 'We see knitting as an art and create something extraordinary with every model. We create garments that underlines the personality and attracts attention.