A Harris weaver demonstrating the traditional loom used today by the local Harris weavers. They must have huge thighs!
Just look at those beautiful bolts of Harris Tweed fabric! Mary
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Harris Tweed
"From The Land Comes The Cloth". love that saying from Harris Tweed. I have to be honest and admit my ignorance when it comes to Harris Tweed. I had no idea what went into making Harris Tweed. The laws are explicit and strict. Wool must be raised, sheered, and processed on this island in order to qualify for Harris wool. Then it must be woven in small private weaving workshops by local weavers on specific non-mechanical looms. It must then be finished off by these extremely dedicated and talented weavers AND pass the strict inspection to qualify for a Harris Tweed. Amazing really. And the tweed fabrics are as stunning as you might imagine. Wish I could have bought a bolt to make a door curtain for winter. Now that would be one classy curtain!
A Harris weaver demonstrating the traditional loom used today by the local Harris weavers. They must have huge thighs!
Just look at those beautiful bolts of Harris Tweed fabric! Mary
A Harris weaver demonstrating the traditional loom used today by the local Harris weavers. They must have huge thighs!
Just look at those beautiful bolts of Harris Tweed fabric! Mary
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