Harris Tweed Hebrides donate materials to tapestry project
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HARRIS Tweed Hebrides have donated some of their tweed to a team making the tapestry for the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands.
Newly appointed stitch coordinator, Kirstie Campbell, contacted the team at Harris Tweed Hebrides who were more than happy to contribute to the project and donated a box full of colourful tweeds and fabrics.
The tapestry, designed by artist Andrew Crummy, is being made by volunteers across the Highlands and Islands and will be exhibited in Inverness Castle.
It is expected to be completed by early 2023.
Ms Campbell said: “The Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands team have been developing plans to include various materials in the design of panels including natural yarn and tweeds to give this tapestry a distinct look and feel.
“We’ve been in conversation with mills around the Highlands and Islands including Harris Tweed Hebrides. I couldn't believe it when the parcel arrived, with such a generous contribution to the project.
“We’re absolutely delighted to receive this donation and for the opportunity to work with such rich colours and fabric within what is a major community arts project for the Highlands and Islands.”
Harris Tweed Hebrides was founded in 2007 and after taking over a derelict mill at Shawbost, it now employs around 250 millworkers and weavers in Lewis and Harris.
Harris Tweed Hebrides chief executive, Ian Angus Mackenzie, added: “It is gratifying to know that our contribution was so genuinely appreciated, and that Harris Tweed will feature in the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands.
“As a vibrant 21st century industry, steeped in tradition and close to our natural environment, we believe that Harris Tweed embodies much that is best in the spirit of the Highlands and Islands.”
