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.

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Last week a friend showed me a bale of peacock blue Harris Tweed she'd bought from a weaver in South Uist, which she's using to make me a cushion. This will be beautiful, but as I touched the fabric ...

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, ...

What goes with jeans, with heels, with wellingtons, long print skirts and dresses? The answer is a tweed jacket. Donegal tweed is a constant source of reimagination and reinvention, with a long ...

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.