Brochure swatch request form for harris tweed from the harris tweed shop. Please enter all five codes into the same box and then proceed to add to bag. Our harris tweed blazers harris tweed sports coats are a great piece for any gent. Part ii the harris tweed authority creation and duties of authority. From humble beginnings in a yorkshire cottage, back in 1865, to establishing ourselves as britains leading silk specialist, enjoy the rich tapestry that is the story of james hare. Yes, we enjoy the heritage of practicality and longevity, but our harris tweed extols all the qualities and virtues of a truly luxury 21 st century fabric. But they have been reinvented to create multiple meanings. Buy harris tweed upholstery fabric and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. I became a fan of john ryan through sir prancelot and captain pugwash so it was a bonus to discover he drew the cartoon strips.
If you are part of a group, and wish a private tour, please get in touch to book a time. The role of the harris tweed authority is to protect and promote the harris tweed brand and reputation. To ensure this specific practice remained protected, the isles weavers joined together in 1906 to create the harris tweed association, a group designed to. Garments finished to the highest standards using genuine harris tweed.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Memo samples, swatch cards, custom stack books, hanging samples, unique sample displays and more. A short film showing how harris tweed is still produced in the outer hebrides of scotland. We neither make harris tweed cloth nor sell harris tweed items.
Designed with ribbon page marker, pen loop and space for credit cards on cover, it is a handy and stylish. All fabrics are made from the highest quality harris tweed. Our stock supported apparel fabrics are now available online. When we were on harris i bought some tweed sample books as they were so gorgeous and the perfect size for making into bow ties. Due to the corona virus, we have closed our shops however we are still able to process online telephone orders. Although the pictures on our website are a great guide to our product lines we cant guarantee accurate colour reproduction.
This is your opportunity to purchase oneofakind expert tailoring at remarkable savings. Queen victoria husband queen victoria prince albert victoria and albert harris tweed tartan kilt tartan pattern scottish tartans textiles. Harris tweed books archives harris tweed book cover. Find out about our mission, our methods, and the results of our decades of experience. Harris tweed, original harris and herringbone tweed. Abraham moon tweed fabrics available online by the metre. We offer a selection of some of the finest tweeds in the world in both beautifully finished garments made especially for both men and ladies or in cut lengths by the meter. Please type your five choices of harris tweed samples into the box below. Rough grazing in the hills the ever changing landscape is an inspiration for our weavers, creating new and exciting tweeds. Natures infinite spectrum engulfs our senses, forging the fibre within us and filtering back into our fabric in a multitude of colours, tones and shades. Our toronto store is staffed by a mixture of scots and canadians, but more importantly they are people who are enthusiastic of kilts, highland dress and all things scottish, and passionate about giving the very best in customer service you will find.
Most of the tweed fabrics can be checked out, if required, by ordering and viewing a tweed swatch sample swatches are available for most of the tweeds on the web site but may have to be cut, which can take 1 to 2 weeks. We retail britishmade, beautiful collections of printed interior fabrics, wallpapers and furnishings that are available from our website and showroom. From land to street reprint by platman, lara, grant, patrick isbn. If you dont see what you are looking for, well work with. Tweed never loses its appeal, and theres no finer type than harris tweed. All fabrics are available to both trade and private customers from a minimum of 1m, with half metre measurements from 1m upwards. Please note, we do not provide samples of the hand antiqued hide as this is produced individually by skilled. This definition, quality standards and protection of the harris tweed name are enshrined in the harris tweed act 1993. Clomor harris tweed cloth a wide selection of harris tweed cloth available in plain, herringbone, checks and tartans. Suppliers of genuine harris tweed worldwide the loveliest tweed in the world. Harris tweeds sample harris tweed, hand weaving, hot, ebay, hand knitting. Harris tweed sample packs please type your five choices of harris tweed samples into the box below. New listing harris tweed blazer jacket brown 42r amazing colour weave x710.
You will find a full range of tweeds from heavy to lighter weight iconic harris tweed, woven especially for us in a myriad. Harris tweed clothing for men and women, including vintage tweeds, herringbone tweeds, harris tweed suits, harris tweed jackets, tweed shooting coats and the official harris tweed label of authenticity. Our fabrics collection features exclusively designed and handwoven fabrics. It is national storytelling week, which is a great excuse to remind you about our story room here at the harris tweed authority. To ensure that you help preserve the quality of the brand, it is essential that you read the labels policy and brand use rules when using harris tweed. We explain every step, from the raw wool to the finished material. Book containing 99 pages of swatches or samples of silk, lyon, museum. Harris tweed harris tweed wool, bircher up to six free add to basket. Here is a list of the fabric samples you have added to your sample request list. The familys commitment to innovation has helped the company transform from a small fabric house to a global leader, representing brands and designers from all over the world. If you require a precise shade then we recommend getting a. Here at sofas by saxon, we offer a fantastic range of materials so that you can create the harris tweed sofa or chair of your dreams all of our harris tweed has been handwoven from 100% pure new wool in the weavers own home in the outer hebrides of scotland.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This was a 15month archive cataloguing project funded by the national archives national cataloguing grants programme and the harris tweed authority opens in a new window or downloads a file educational trust the hta collection contains records such as minute books, correspondence, advertising material, press cuttings, photographs, lists of weavers, and stamping books. View all attractions near harris tweed shop on tripadvisor. Ralph lauren looks ralph lauren fabric plaid fabric wool fabric fabric textures textures patterns tartan plaid chair tweed. Harris tweed was always my favourite and to get his stories in one book is great. Tartan and tweed is a comprehensive look at the chequered history of tartan and tweed from their origins in the scottish highlands to their reinvention, growing and continued popularity and use in contemporary fashion design, music, art and film both tweed and tartan are fabrics with a strong cultural identity and history. Harris tweed fabrics and cloths harris tweed producer. Harris tweed shop, newtonmore, highland, united kingdom. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Genuine harris tweed cloth, clothing and accessories for ladies and gentlemen.
The stitch pattern on the leg was taken from the harmony guide to knitting stitchesvolume 2, and adapted for knitting circularly. Harris sample book has been a familyowned fabric and textile sample manufacturer since its inception. My brother was a big fan of the eagle and i inherited his annuals as many younger siblings do. Harris tweed traditional pure wool woven fabric with authenticity labels. Sample of tweed fabric, woven in pink and brown wool, the thicker pink yarn creating a textured effect, one of an archive including fabric samples, order books, press photographs and comments relating to ceemo tweeds owned by robert perrier, with tweeds produced on harris and lewis. Harris tweed online shop harris tweed isle of harris. I have made this unusual purse from a bright multicolour design of the world renowned harris tweed fabric for the outside, and a toning cotton fabric for the lining. To help visualise how our sofas and chairs will work in your home, fabric and hide swatches are available to order online. We are a family of warpers, weavers and darners, all tweeds sold are designed and woven by us. Harris tweed 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If you are visiting the outer hebrides this summer, make sure to put us on your wish list. Tartan and tweed fabrics cut to any length yards or metres in our unrivaled choice of materials.
Harris tweed definition and meaning collins english. Totally different a pyramid shaped purse handmade from harris tweed. Scottish, isle of harris and isle of lewis, 1962 1964. Single width weavers of beautiful harris tweed fabric. Please continue to email us with your enquiries, if you dont get a response please phone us and leave a message on 01859 502040. Get the best deals on harris tweed mens shoes when you shop the largest online selection at. Some harris tweed hebrides yarn shades are a combination of seven solid wool colours blended together to create one shade. This fifth generation family business distributes fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, trimmings, carpets and accessories. Order your complimentary samples, to help visualise how our sofas and chairs will work in your home. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Note if requesting a brochure you may order upto 4 swatches of harris tweed.
Pick from our classic bestselling tweeds in a wide range of colourways as part of the abraham moon sartorial collection. If you would like a wallpaper or wall covering sample. Spun, woven and dyed by hand in the outer hebrides of scotland following ageold traditional methods, harris tweed wool is. Please select the fabrics you require, click on order your samples and complete the required details. Amongst its treasures are sample books full of all the harris tweed designs you could ever desire.
Because of the way the sample book was cut, the bow ties are made up in two sizes, the first one is somewhere in between our usual large and medium and the second is extra small, some of which are made into hair. Select your preferred collection and request up to four fabric samples to help you decide on a colour and style that suits your home. This lavishly illustrated book focuses on fashion over the last century whilst looking. One harris tweed orb label is provided with each metre of fabric purchased.