By law, Harris Tweed® is woven from 100% pure new wool and this is where the story begins. From British farms to British Wool depots, every fleece is expertly graded by hand, sorted by quality, texture and type, then carefully baled before beginning its journey to the Outer Hebrides. This is the first chapter of our eight week journey exploring every stage of the production of the yarn and cloth before it is stamped with the Orb Certification Mark, thus making it Harris Tweed® Our thanks to Brit
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By law, Harris Tweed® is woven from 100% pure new wool and this is where the story begins. From British farms to British Wool depots, every fleece is expertly graded by hand, sorted by quality, texture and type, then carefully baled before beginning its journey to the Outer Hebrides. This is the first chapter of our eight week journey exploring every stage of the production of the yarn and cloth before it is stamped with the Orb Certification Mark, thus making it Harris Tweed® Our thanks to Brit
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This week, to celebrate our new exhibit in the Story of Harris Tweed, we have been focussing on the warping stage of the HARRIS TWEED process. Here are some more details of the warping stand and frame. To visit the Sgeulachd a’ Chlò Mhòir/The Story of Harris Tweed, check out our website: https://www.harristweed.org/the-story-room/ #HarrisTweed #LoveHarrisTweed 📸Alison Johnston/ encompass | Harris Tweed Authority
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This week, to celebrate our new exhibit in the Story of Harris Tweed, we have been focussing on the warping stage of the HARRIS TWEED process. Here are some more details of the warping stand and frame. To visit the Sgeulachd a’ Chlò Mhòir/The Story of Harris Tweed, check out our website: https://www.harristweed.org/the-story-room/ #HarrisTweed #LoveHarrisTweed 📸Alison Johnston/ encompass | Harris Tweed Authority
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Exploring Harris Tweed at the Nicolson Institute Science Fair
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Exploring Harris Tweed at the Nicolson Institute Science Fair
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Harris Tweed® weavers acquire great skill and knowledge as they learn the workings of the occasionally tempermental single-width Hattersley looms. | Harris Tweed Authority
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Harris Tweed® weavers acquire great skill and knowledge as they learn the workings of the occasionally tempermental single-width Hattersley looms. | Harris Tweed Authority
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Lands’ End x Harris Tweed. Harris Tweed is more than fabric. It is a story that begins in the Outer Hebrides, where every metre is woven by hand in island homes. The wool is dyed, spun and finished on the islands, a process that has remained unchanged for generations. Protected by law and held in trust by the Harris Tweed Authority, it is one of the rare fabrics in the world still made this way. To shop the collection, tap the link in our bio now. | Lands' End
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Lands’ End x Harris Tweed. Harris Tweed is more than fabric. It is a story that begins in the Outer Hebrides, where every metre is woven by hand in island homes. The wool is dyed, spun and finished on the islands, a process that has remained unchanged for generations. Protected by law and held in trust by the Harris Tweed Authority, it is one of the rare fabrics in the world still made this way. To shop the collection, tap the link in our bio now. | Lands' End
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11 Harris Tweed poppies completed … and these ones are something a little bit special. 🌺✨ Each one is precision laser-cut to reduce fraying, and assembled to look as close to the real bloom as possible — a small nod to resilience, remembrance, and the stories woven into every thread. I can’t reveal too much just yet, but they’ll soon be on display in a very meaningful place… 👀 I’ll share more when I’m allowed! My Harris Tweed poppies are available all year round for collectors, commemorations,
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11 Harris Tweed poppies completed … and these ones are something a little bit special. 🌺✨ Each one is precision laser-cut to reduce fraying, and assembled to look as close to the real bloom as possible — a small nod to resilience, remembrance, and the stories woven into every thread. I can’t reveal too much just yet, but they’ll soon be on display in a very meaningful place… 👀 I’ll share more when I’m allowed! My Harris Tweed poppies are available all year round for collectors, commemorations,
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The Harris Tweed Act 1993 protects the integrity of our iconic, centuries old craft. By ensuring every metre is made in the Outer Hebrides, the Act supports a unique community of skilled weavers and mill workers, who help our island communities thrive. Harris Tweed® remains the only cloth in the world protected by its own Act of Parliament. | Harris Tweed Authority
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The Harris Tweed Act 1993 protects the integrity of our iconic, centuries old craft. By ensuring every metre is made in the Outer Hebrides, the Act supports a unique community of skilled weavers and mill workers, who help our island communities thrive. Harris Tweed® remains the only cloth in the world protected by its own Act of Parliament. | Harris Tweed Authority
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Our Harris Tweed® Story Room will be open for the 2025 season from 14th April, and bookings are now live on Get Your Guide! Step into the world of Harris Tweed® and discover the rich heritage, fascinating stories and skilled craftsmanship behind this iconic cloth. From weaving demonstrations to hands-on exhibits, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 🔗 Book your experience here: https://www.getyourguide.com/stornoway-l157463/stornoway-harris-tweed-story-room-tour-with-weaver-t743459/?ranking
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Explore Stornoway: A Day at the Harbour and HTA Story Room
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Friday Feeling… The island’s edges being exposed by low tide always bring new discoveries, as all the colours of the coast are revealed. 🥰 From the land comes the cloth. #harristweed #outerhebrides #coast #culture #sea #sustainability | Harris Tweed Authority
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Come with us for a sunny walk through Stornoway to the Harris Tweed®️ Story Room…. 🎶 @janehepmac_music (https://janehepburnmacmillan.bandcamp.com/track/c-obairean-a-chl-keepers-of-the-cl). #harristweed #stornoway #outerhebrides #tourism #culture #history The Island Spirit Whisky Shop Visit Outer Hebrides | Harris Tweed Authority
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Harris Tweed, from sheep on island crofts to shops and catwalks worldwide. This strong, robust cloth is highly regarded and even comes with it's own Act of Parliament! It is a legacy of the crofters' and weavers' way of life.... #SeachdainnaGàidhlig #Gàidhlig #harristweed #visitouterhebrides #outerhebrides | Visit Outer Hebrides
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The original work from home method. Handwoven in island homes, Harris Tweed®️ is protected by the Harris Tweed Act — preserving a tradition that’s is worn around the world 🪡 #harristweed #homeweaving #outerhebrides | Harris Tweed Hebrides
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Harris Tweed Hebrides, which makes traditional Scottish cloth on the island of Harris and Lewis, sells fabrics for garments and home furnishings from its website. Famous fans include members of the royal family — the King frequently wears a Harris Tweed overcoat and Princess Anne, who visited the mill in 2017, has been spotted at the Six Nations rugby at Murrayfield in a Harris Tweed trouser suit. 🔗 Tap the link in the comments to read more | The Times and The Sunday Times
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Before the wool is spun or woven, Harris Tweed® mills start with colour...measured to the gramme, perfected by eye, and shaped by generations of island skill. This is craftsmanship you can’t automate. Every stage - dyeing, blending, spinning, weaving and finishing - must take place in the Outer Hebrides. With huge thanks to Harris Tweed Hebrides for allowing us to film this essential part of the process. Learn more about the Harris Tweed® Industry and the Act of Parliament that protects it via t
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Over the next seven weeks, we'll take you into different loom sheds across the island. Every piece of Harris Tweed® must be woven at the home of the weaver, and as such no two loom sheds are the same. Each reflects the personality, style, and story of its owner, creating a unique space where our beautiful cloth is brought to life. Join us on this journey as we explore the island's loom sheds and discover how, from croft to catwalk, these remarkable spaces produce the iconic Harris Tweed® that is
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A beautiful day for taking the peats home! ☀️ The island tradition of cutting peat for fuel is not as prevalent as it was in past generations in the Outer Hebrides, but you still can’t beat the feeling of a good day’s work on a sunlit moor. In addition to the black and green matching, the herringbone pattern shares a similarity to the tractor tyres! From the land comes the cloth. #peats #moor #moorland #traditions #harristweed #herringbone #cloth #fuel #land #landscape #outerhebrides #isleoflewi
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The islands have some glorious weather ahead - a perfect excuse for a trip to Stornoway to see the sights, the ships and the Harris Tweed®️ Story Room! Come and visit us in the Town Hall overlooking the harbour, book tickets via the getyourguide link in our bio. #harristweed #fabric #outerhebrides #Scotland #sunshine #sustainablefashion #boats #harbour #Stornoway | Harris Tweed Authority
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What gives you your ‘Friday Feeling’? For us, nothing beats standing on one of our many island beaches, watching the waves roll in gently. The colours of the sky, sea and sand lift our spirits every time. Immersed in nature, surrounded by inspiration. Harris Tweed®️ cloth from Harris Tweed Hebrides #harristweed #outerhebrides #scotland #traditional #fabric #sun #beach #FridayFeeling | Harris Tweed Authority
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December tweeds are getting more festive by the day 🎄🎄🎄 #HarrisTweedHolidays #merrychristmas #harristweed | Harris Tweed Hebrides
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Harris Tweed Hebrides’ warper, Gus, demonstrates the process of transferring the warp from the drum to the weaver’s beam. With over 1400 individual warp threads running through a full length of Harris Tweed® fabric, precision is essential. The warp is meticulously prepared at the Shawbost Mill before being sent to the weaver’s home. Each thread is carefully placed on the drum to ensure the design is correctly set for weaving. Each beam also comes with its own identity card. This will see it corr
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One of everyone’s favourite processes in the Harris Tweed Hebrides Mill. The making of our cloth begins with our fascinating carding process. Once the fibre dyed wool has been expertly blended to recipe, it makes its way to carding, where up to eight colours are combined to create our unique yarn. This is where Harris Tweed®️ colour depth truly begins. | Harris Tweed Hebrides
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The transformation of raw wool into Harris Tweed® continues with the washing process 🫧 Returning from the weaver’s home to the mill in its greasy state, freshly darned tweeds make their way to the first stage in the finishing process - scouring and milling. Each tweed is sewn together to ensure a continuous loop, then loaded into the basin and washed to remove the oil and impurities picked up from earlier production processes. The cloth is then milled, rolled around in drums to create pressure,
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Before a single metre of Harris Tweed® is woven, every individual yarn must be carefully positioned during warping — one of the most intricate and essential stages in the entire process. John is a seasoned professional 🪡 | Harris Tweed Hebrides
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Harris Tweed®: Crafted by Hand Each coat begins as yarn dyed, spun, and blended in the island’s mills before being woven on treadle looms powered by foot in the weavers’ own homes, a craft passed down through generations. Every length is finished and stamped with the Orb Mark, a global symbol of authenticity. No cloth leaves the island without it. sunspel.com | Sunspel
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It’s time to start seriously thinking about your Christmas gifts! Anyone from the islands who has a Harris Tweed lover in their midst may be interested to know that the ‘From the Land’ book, from acclaimed photographer Ian Lawson, is available to buy and collect in our Stornoway Town Hall office. This 450-page collection makes for a lovely, special keepsake, and you can see a sneak peek of some of the high-quality compositions in this video. Visit us upstairs in the Stornoway Town Hall to pick u
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What I love most about this work isn’t the flowers it’s what they do for people. A way to hold on to a memory. A tribute to someone special. A gift that actually means something. A little piece of beauty that lasts. Every now and then I get the chance to create a completely new flower, and it always reminds me why I do what I do. Each new design starts its life hand cut, bit by bit, with no template… just instinct, patience, and a story I’m trying to honour. I used to keep every prototype like a
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Tweed weaves its magic through Scottish history and landscapes
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Taking inspiration right from the edge of the Atlantic 🌬️ #outerhebrides #harristweed #harristweedhebrides | Harris Tweed Hebrides
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