It is worn by celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna, showcased at Florentine and Parisian fashion shows and decorates everything from upmarket handbags and hotels to US motorcycle jackets.

ATTEMPTS to preserve the ancient craft of tweed weaving take a step forward when the first nationally accredited course for Harris Tweed weavers begins today. Did you know with a Digital Subscription ...

One of the bigger problems in trying to sell Harris Tweed is that it is so durable. Once a chap's got one jacket, he's unlikely ever to need a replacement. And that factor is what nearly made the ...

“Beautiful objects are the most practical that they can be,” observed Ernie O’Malley in his Aran Islands diary Nobody’s Business, noting the great beauty of whitewashed island cottages, everyday dress ...

WEAVING of the ancient Scottish cloth Harris Tweed has returned to the Uig area of Lewis for the first time in a quarter of a century. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can ...

HARDY Cumbrian hill farmers and the sheep who have grazed the fells for generations are helping to weave the Lake District into life. Timeless tweed patterns, inspired by eight Lake District valleys, ...

JEROME REILLY in DONEGAL LEADING fashion houses including Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Victoria Beckham's favourite label Dolce & Gabbana have given Donegal's traditional weaving industry a huge boost.

Disclaimer: This is an archived article dated before Saturday 1 January 2022. As such, images and embedded content may be missing. Depopulation, tough economic conditions and subsequent lack of ...