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The Carding Mill at Direcleit
The Carding Mill at Direcleit

As the popularity of the woven fabric increased, the various processes dyeing, carding and spinning would produce a bottleneck. It was decided to industrialise the...

The Spinning Mill at Geocrab
The Spinning Mill at Geocrab

Although industrial processing on the island was limited, Harris had a long tradition of tweed weaving and an early carding mill was established near Tarbert...

Harris Tweed Mill Tarbert
Harris Tweed Mill Tarbert

In 1920 mill spun yarn was on such demand in Harris that Kenneth Mackenzie Ltd, Stornoway decided to build a carding and spinning mill in...

A Family Business

On the Isle of Harris, craftsmanship and trust woven into every Harris Tweed® piece.

100% Authentic Harris Tweed

Handwoven and sourced directly from the Outer Hebrides; no imitations, guaranteed origin and quality.

Worldwide Shipping

Tracked shipping from the island, delivering genuine Harris Tweed® to customers around the world.

A Family Business

On the Isle of Harris, craftsmanship and trust woven into every Harris Tweed® piece.

Authentic Harris Tweed

Handwoven and sourced directly from the Outer Hebrides; no imitations, guaranteed origin and quality.

Worldwide Shipping

Tracked shipping from the island, delivering genuine Harris Tweed® to customers around the world.

A Family Business

On the Isle of Harris, craftsmanship and trust woven into every Harris Tweed® piece.

Authentic Harris Tweed

Handwoven and sourced directly from the Outer Hebrides; no imitations, guaranteed origin and quality.

Worldwide Shipping

Tracked shipping from the island, delivering genuine Harris Tweed® to customers around the world.

History of Harris Tweed

The Harris Tweed Process