Harris Tweed


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Harris Tweed

n
(Textiles) trademark a loose-woven tweed made in the Outer Hebrides, esp Lewis and Harris
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Noun1.Harris Tweed - a loosely woven tweed made in the Outer Hebrides
tweed - thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
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Harris Tweed

[ˌhærɪsˈtwiːd] Ntweed ® m producido en la isla de Harris
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Here and there a well-known actor passed, elaborately unconscious of the attention he excited: sometimes he wore patent leather boots, a coat with an astrakhan collar, and carried a silver-knobbed stick; and sometimes, looking as though he had come from a day's shooting, he strolled in knickerbockers, and ulster of Harris tweed, and a tweed hat on the back of his head.
Was dressed, when last seen, in black frock-coat faced with silk, black waistcoat, gold Albert chain, and grey Harris tweed trousers, with brown gaiters over elastic-sided boots.
The owner of the oldest surviving Harris Tweed mill has ensured that the company's fortunes will remain in the Western Isles after relinquishing the reins.
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They also, wherever possible, use local ingredients, whether it's Harris Tweed, pine needles or girders.
LAHORE -- For the very first time, two internationally acclaimed fashion houses, the King of Couture HSY and Scottish brand Harris Tweed have collaborated, presenting the brand's new couture collection 'Shah' via a solo show at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Scotland on 30th Nov.
The Airdrie ladies welcomed guest speakers, Murdo Morrison and Douglas Silvester from the Harris Tweed Authority, based in Stornoway, to their recent gathering in the Russell Street church venue.
And building trustees say hundreds of tourists, usually on the island to see the area's stunning beaches, historic standing stones and Harris Tweed, have come to the mosque.
And Shelby's hallmarks - the herringbone Harris tweed and the grey Donegal tweed - were among the favourites.
Red dress PS29.99, Zara 2 back it up This Trippa tweed rucksack by Joules is pretty, yet practical, PS59.95, joules.com 3 chain gang Get some designer style for considerably less with this Kensington shoulder bag by Kurt Geiger London, PS119, kurtgeiger.com 4 casual affair Dress tweed down with these Victoria slip-ons, PS43, Spartoo.co.uk 5 cap it off This ladies' Harris Tweed hat is ideal for a weekend in the country, PS29.95, houseofbruar.com 6 the long game Tweed jackets don't have to be cropped.
Harris Tweed cosy, PS25, Folksy (folksy.com) Give your teapot a Highland fling with this check cosy.