For centuries, the Romani people have existed on the fringes of European society, a people without a homeland, constantly moving, constantly adapting. They are storytellers, musicians, metalworkers, traders—yet to many, they are still seen through the distorted lens of stereotype. Romanticised as carefree wanderers or vilified as criminals, their real lives and histories have often been ignored.One of the few contemporary voices to offer an insider’s account of Romani life is Mikey Walsh. In his