Extremely rare early Carol Christian Poell knit featuring an integrated square-cut balaclava hood and extended sleeves terminating in fully enclosed, glove-like hand coverings. Constructed in black knitwear using an unconventional flat-cut, two-dimensional pattern that transforms into an unusual contoured silhouette when worn. The hood incorporates a narrow horizontal eye opening, creating a distinctive ninja-like appearance, while the elongated sleeves extend beyond the wrists to completely cover the hands, with openings allowing the gloves to be worn folded back. An exceptional example of Poell’s experimental approach to garment construction, bodily concealment and the transformation of flat pattern into three-dimensional form.
