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Harris tweed
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The best-known of all varieties of *tweed, taking its name from the southern part of *Lewis with Harris. Originally made only for local use, it became widely popular in the late 19C. In the 20C, under threat from cheaper imitations, genuine Harris tweed has been defined as cloth made from pure Scottish wool, spun and dyed in the outer Hebrides, and woven by the islanders in their own homes. In recent years there has been pressure to allow the introduction of power looms in small factories on the island.
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