You've most likely heard of tweed, Harris Tweed, or Donegal Tweed; it's all the same type of unfinished woolen fabric. It has a soft, open, and flexible texture that resembles homespun (cheviot) styling but is most closely to woven. It can be made from plain or twill weave and can have a check or herringbone patter. Usually subdued and interesting color effects, or heather mixtures, are created by twisting together differently colored strands into two or three-ply yarn. There is a rich history associated with tweed garments as Harris and Donegal are the main ones.
They are an iconic tradition of the British Country Clothing because they are particularly desirable for informal outerwear and can be worn on a daily basis because the material is moisture resistant and durable. These types of cloths are created to withstand harsh climate and are worn for outdoor activities like shooting and hunting; these are popular in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Scottish tweed has a special color of green that is called "Lovat" but in Ireland it is associated with the County of Donegal.
Three types of tweed are Harris, Donegal, and Silk. Harris Tweed is handwoven by the islanders on the Isles of Harris, Lewis, Uist, and Barra in the outer areas of Scotland. They use local wool and is hand spun and hand dyed using local dyes. Donegal Tweed is handwoven by the inhabitants of County Donegal which is located in Ireland, just like Harris it's been produced for centuries in this are from local materials. The sheep thrive in the hills and bogs of Donegal and the indigenous plants like blackberries, fuchsia, gorse, and moss provide the dyes used. Silk Tweed is simply a fabric that is made of raw silk with flecks of color usually typical of woolen tweeds.
They are an iconic tradition of the British Country Clothing because they are particularly desirable for informal outerwear and can be worn on a daily basis because the material is moisture resistant and durable. These types of cloths are created to withstand harsh climate and are worn for outdoor activities like shooting and hunting; these are popular in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Scottish tweed has a special color of green that is called "Lovat" but in Ireland it is associated with the County of Donegal.
Three types of tweed are Harris, Donegal, and Silk. Harris Tweed is handwoven by the islanders on the Isles of Harris, Lewis, Uist, and Barra in the outer areas of Scotland. They use local wool and is hand spun and hand dyed using local dyes. Donegal Tweed is handwoven by the inhabitants of County Donegal which is located in Ireland, just like Harris it's been produced for centuries in this are from local materials. The sheep thrive in the hills and bogs of Donegal and the indigenous plants like blackberries, fuchsia, gorse, and moss provide the dyes used. Silk Tweed is simply a fabric that is made of raw silk with flecks of color usually typical of woolen tweeds.