Irish tradition. Knitwear from Inis Meáin

The Aran Islands, located off the west coast of Ireland in Galway Bay, are known to the world largely for the extraordinary knitting skills of their inhabitants. Inis Meáin (pronounced Inisch Maan) is the middle of the three islands. It has been home (alongside less than 200 inhabitants) to a knitting factory of the same name for several decades, producing knitwear of local character and first quality - in keeping with the company's motto: "Go maire tú is go gcaithe tú é" ("May you live long to wear it"), founded in the 1960s by Dubliner Tarlach de Blacam. To this day, every single sweater is made on the island, inspired by rugged nature and seafaring and sustained by the craftsmanship of its employees.