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Harris Tweed


 

In order to bear the name "Harris Tweed," the fabric must be made from pure virgin wool produced in Scotland, spun, dyed and finished in Outer Hebrides and hand-woven by the islanders at their own homes in the Islands of Lewis , Harris, Uist, Barra and their several purtenances and all known as the Outer Hebrides.  You can learn more about the Harris Tweed tradition by visiting the web site of the Harris Tweed Authority, www.harristweed.com.  We believe Harris tweed to be an excellent fabric for any Highland country gent!

 

Currently we are having difficulties locating a reliable supplier of Harris Tweed for our gift shop.  However, it is our desire to be able to offer authentic Harris tweed product in the future and so are leaving this page in our on-line catalog as a place holder.

 

We hope to offer a range of kilts and jackets made from authentic, hand woven Harris tweed cloth in a variety of patterns.  Harris tweed kilts make a fine alternative to the standard tartan kilt.  And Harris tweed kilt jackets have long been a staple of the Highland wardrobe.

 

 

Pictured to the left is a detail from "Sheep Washing in Glen Lyon" by Richard Ansdell (1815-1885), showing a tweed kilt, knife pleats, and made from approximately 5 yards of cloth.

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