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Oct 22, 2024
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Harris Tweed is the only legally protected fabric, requiring wool to be dyed, spun, woven, and finished in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. The thread explores its history from crofter production to modern mills and independent hand-loom weavers, explains its characteristic rough texture from local blackface sheep wool, and discusses its use in men's tailoring and alternative products.
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