With 2026 set to be a banner year for sport, Condé Nast Traveller turns its attention to the artisans behind the action. Across the UK and Ireland, we’re spotlighting the makers crafting the equipment, uniforms and tools that make sport possible – while keeping ancient craft and local tradition alive in the process. See more from our Sports & Craft series here.
Like so many little girls, I was mesmerised by ballerinas. I adored watching them tiptoe across the stage on elongated legs,…

