One from the archives… 🔍 It was a pleasure to get this piece of our industry’s history out of storage at the Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean for a closer look recently. This unique map details the many Harris Tweed®️ mills that were located around Stornoway in the 1960’s, with only the Harris Tweed by Kenneth Mackenzie Ltd mill still in place in the present day. On here you’ll see 9 companies spread across 15 locations in the town, with the Harris Tweed Association Ltd office on Garden Road also h

To change from a herringbone to a twill, skilled Harris Tweed® weavers re-thread their loom's heddle eyes by hand. The order in which each yarn thread passes through the heddle eyes is what determines the weave structure of the cloth. With up to 1500 thread to attend to, this process takes time, patience and incredible attention to detail. The vibrant hues in this beam are inspired by the breathtakingly long sunrises and sunsets of the Outer Hebrides - a tribute to the natural beauty that surrou

'The Art of Harris Tweed Weaving' The bobbans, bearings, warp and rope. The pedals, chains, hooks and rhythm. It's art, it's poetry, and it's our story. Thanks to BBC Alba for choosing the topic of Harris Tweed weaving for this promo, to Corran Media for the visuals and to Eilean Audio for the audio and sharing the below clip with us. | Harris Tweed Authority

The Harris Tweed Hug - Meeting a Weaver Wrapped up in one of our Hugs you'll find true Hebridean friendship and a warm welcome into our Harris Tweed world. Talk to one of the mills, visit the Harris Tweed Authority or meet one of the weavers. To help plan your trip to the Outer Hebrides and make the most of your Harris Tweed experience, visit our website for more information. www.harristweed.org #HarrisTweed | Harris Tweed Authority