TAKEO KIKUCHI Whole Garment (R) Shaggy Dog Knit

This is a TAKEO KIKUCHI knit.
I purchased it in 2024 and have kept it in storage without wearing it even once.
It is new, unused, and with tags.

Color: Gray
Size: 04/LL
Retail Price: ¥33,000 (tax included)
Length: 70cm
Bust: 118cm
Sleeve Length: 61cm
Shoulder Width: 49cm

The following is quoted from the website:
"Carefully crafted 'English-style spinning' Shetland wool, a light and fluffy Shaggy Dog knit"
【Design Points】
This modern arrangement of the Shaggy Dog, one of the representative knitwear items of the UK, uses yarn spun from Shetland wool using the extremely rare 'English-style spinning' technique from the industrial revolution era, a technique so rare it's preserved in museums in the UK.
By slowly spinning the sturdy and often stiff Shetland wool using English-style spinning, the yarn is finished to be fluffy, as if it contains air.
Furthermore, by loosely knitting and brushing the fabric, it is finished into a soft and flavorful knit with a light and voluminous feel.
In addition, the multi-colored mix of Shetland wool spinning creates a deep and characteristic color.
【Material/Characteristics】
■ Shetland Wool
Wool obtained from Shetland sheep that endure the harsh winter cold and sea winds in the Shetland Islands, located north of Scotland.
The wool of Shetland sheep, which grow in a harsh environment, has elasticity and durability, and has a unique crispness, and is characterized by its warmth and luster.
■ English-style Spinning
A spinning machine born in the early industrial revolution, when the industry shifted from handicraft to machine industry.
By gently twisting the fibers one by one so that they are not stressed, the yarn contains plenty of air and is gentle and light.
The yarn is finished to take advantage of the elasticity, flexibility, stretchability, and luster that the raw materials naturally possess.
While most of the spinning machines currently in operation are French-style spinning machines, which are efficient in production, the English-style spinning machine is so rare that it is preserved in museums in the UK.