A $150 is on offer for a dark purple cardigan, similar to this one, that went missing in Wellington on February 19.

We've all lost clothing: a jumper left at a cafe, a hat running away in the wind.

But most of us haven't offered and publicised a reward far in excess of the missing item's value.

Suzie Tingley has lost a friend's purple cardigan on a Wellington bus, one that was owned by her friend's mother, who died a few years ago.

She is now offering a $150 reward, far more than the value of the cardigan.

"This cardigan, though of no real value to anyone, means so very much to my friend, as it was her mum's, and I would do anything to get it back for her."

Tingley boarded a No 3 bus at Karori mall about 9.20am on February 19 on "a blustery and gusty rainy day".

At some stage the garment slipped from her arm, possibly on the bus, possibly on to Lambton Quay, as Tingley dismounted.

The garment is dark purple, hip length, and woollen, branded Sussan, and of a medium size.

If you have, or have seen, the garment in question you can contact Tingley at suzietingley@outlook.co.nz.