For our Maccessori bags, we only ever use Genuine Harris Tweed, that comes from the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Not only is it a very special material, but it has a very interesting history. We thought we’d share a little bit of the Harris Tweed history with you, along with a little bit of our own Maccessori history too.
First, here’s the key dates in the history of Harris Tweed:
Source: Harris Tweed Authority
Now, for a little bit of Maccessori History:
Now, although we only use Genuine Harris Tweed from the Outer Hebrides in our bags, there are a number of other different types of Tweed. Rydale have created an amazing infographic that shows the history of Tweed.
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