It is almost like strolling through a colourful Portuguese street and taking one of those beautiful tiled façades home with you. This IVKO jacket translates the decorative world of Portuguese azulejos into knitwear, combining cherry red, fuchsia, soft pink, cream, camel and warm orange in a rich pattern that keeps revealing new details from front to back.

Azulejos are the distinctive painted tiles found all over Portugal: on façades, in old palaces, churches and railway stations. Small ornaments are often repeated over and over until they form one large decorative composition. That same feeling is captured in this IVKO design. Heart-shaped ornaments, graphic motifs and intricate details follow one another in different bands, almost as if the jacket were built from a mosaic of knitted tiles.

The warm Cherry colourway makes the whole design even more enticing. Deep cherry red brings calm to the rich pattern, while fuchsia and pink add femininity and the orange gives the design an unexpected sunny glow. Even the hood is fully incorporated into the colour play, making the jacket every bit as beautiful from the back.

The zip gives the design a modern and practical feel. Wear it fully closed when the weather turns cooler, or open over a simple top and let the jacket take centre stage. The hood adds extra cosiness and the pockets are practical without interrupting the rich pattern.

Pair it with simple trousers in burgundy, dark brown or black and let the knitting do all the talking. Cream softens the look, while an accessory in fuchsia or warm orange brings out one of the stronger shades. This is the kind of jacket that needs very little styling: put it on and your outfit instantly has character.

The combination of 80% wool and 20% nylon gives the knit natural warmth and a beautifully rich appearance, while the nylon adds strength and helps it retain its shape. The result is a jacket that not only looks artistic, but is also made to be worn often.

An IVKO jacket where Portuguese tile art and colourful knitwear come together – for women who would rather wear something special, even on a grey day.

• Brand: IVKO
• Model: Hip Jacket Azulejo Cherry
• Fit: Comfortable fit
• Composition: 80% wool, 20% nylon
• Colour palette: Cherry red, fuchsia, pink, soft pink, cream, camel and warm orange
• Details: Zip fastening, hood, pockets and rich Azulejo pattern inspired by Portuguese tile art
• Production: Sustainably and artisanally made in Europe (Serbia)
• Care instructions: Hand wash or use a cold wool wash programme; preferably wash with a mild wool detergent and dry flat to keep the shape and natural fibres in optimal condition