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Harris & Donegal tweed

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Harris tweed (Scottish Gaelic: Clò mór or Clò hearach) is a tweed cloth that is handwoven by islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides. This definition, quality standards and protection of the Harris tweed name are enshrined in the Harris Tweed Act 1993. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Harris Tweed Macro photography
Harris Tweed Macro photography
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Harris Tweed Baseball Hats - geograph.org.uk - 3117104
Harris Tweed Baseball Hats - geograph.org.uk - 3117104
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Harristweed5
Harristweed5
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Harris Tweed Sakko - Ausschnitt Stoff - Bild 001
Harris Tweed Sakko - Ausschnitt Stoff - Bild 001
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Harris Tweed Sakko - Ausschnitt Stoff - Bild 002
Harris Tweed Sakko - Ausschnitt Stoff - Bild 002
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Where to buy

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