Fine Harris Tweed wool is making a comeback. The Harris Tweed brand has existed since 1910. The fabric must be made purely of virgin wool, and the yarn may only be spun and dyed on the Outer Hebrides.
Traditionally made from wool, tweeds are simply patterned woven textiles made with a variety of colored threads. While primarily a woolen fabric, tweed can also be made with wool blends, cotton, and ...
In Scotland’s hills and islands, textile traditions touch on sustainability and local pride while making a mark in high fashion. In this 1955 photo, a weaver in the Outer Hebrides is shown producing ...
Carloway Mill, one of only three producers of Harris Tweed, turned itself into a charity organization to stay in business. Carloway Mill, one of only three producers of Harris Tweed, turned itself ...
Uniquely made in the Scotland’s remote Outer Hebrides, Harris Tweed is beloved by fashionistas from across the globe, from Vivienne Westwood to Manolo Blahnik. Luskentyre, on the Isle of Harris in ...
Hi-top trainers and iPad covers might not be synonymous with Harris Tweed, but it is this sort of diversification that is allowing this artisan industry to thrive. Harris Tweed Hebrides – the company ...
Nike is reviving a collaboration that's been dormant for more than 15 years as it brings one of the most highly regarded fabrics in the world to the Dunk Low. The Harris Tweed x Nike Dunk Low sees the ...
Indeed, the only constant is the production process, which is ferociously policed to protect the quality of Harris Tweed. It was the early 20th century when a quality mark was first registered: a ...