The Aran Sweater is the most popular item sold at our store.

The Aran Islands lie on the most westerly edge of Europe, across the mouth of Galway Bay. Fishing and farming are the main industries on these islands and there is a great need for warm, protective clothing.

Anne O’Maille employs 170 knitters, from remote regions in Connemara, west Clare, and north Mayo.

Oiled, unbleached wool is homespun and knitted by the island womenfolk, to create warm and enduring garments, to protect against the harsh Atlantic conditions.

Photos of our
Aran Knitwear.

Aran Stitches
The patterns incorporated in traditional Aran hand knitting have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations. These knitting designs symbolise the daily life of the islanders, their remote surroundings, and their religious beliefs. Each garment incorporates stitches representing age-old Irish traditions and culture.

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