the original harris tweed was spun and woven at harris.
where is the original harris tweed spun and woven?
harris
harris tweed authority





























the harris tweed authority (hta) is an independent statutory public body created by the harris tweed act 1993, replacing the harris tweed association which was formed in 1910. the harris tweed authority is charged with the general duty of furthering the harris tweed industry as a means of livelihood for those who live in the outer hebrides of scotland.





























the harris tweed authority is responsible for safeguarding the standard and reputation of harris tweed, promoting awareness of the cloth internationally, and disseminating information about material falling within the definition of harris tweed and articles made from it.
harris tweed authority
in 1993, a new statutory body to guard the orb trade mark, the harris tweed authority, replaced the original harris tweed association. also in 1993, an act of parliament, the harris tweed act 1993, established the harris tweed authority as the successor to the harris tweed association, its purpose being "to promote and maintain the authenticity, standard and reputation of harris tweed; for preventing the sale as harris tweed of material which does not fall within the definition..."
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