Weaving Tradition: How Tweed Keeps a Community’s Heritage Alive | Short Film Showcase

In the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, generations of islanders have shared in the tradition of Harris Tweed. Filmmakers Jack Flynn and Nick David share the stories of some of the characters behind this unique and sustainable industry.
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[@kssubramanian4793]

One should be really proud to wear this Tweed. What a legacy and interesting to know how it is made. Thanks

[@angelo.8322]

This video brought me to tears, it was so beautiful!

[@muffemod]

[@ChefRafi]

I love how they talk there. And what beautiful scenery! I would love to see that factory!

[@Lilacdaze77]

Such a breath taking place, just gorgeous. Hope i'll be able to visit there someday 🍀

[@breezeblocks742]

where are you from

[@Lilacdaze77]

***** Im from halfway across the world in Singapore, urself?

[@breezeblocks742]

AsotGirl I'm Scottish my family's from Harris and we go all the time! it's beautiful

[@Lilacdaze77]

Lucky you! must be so nice being ard such beautiful nature! Here is just a concrete jungle. Btw i love the scottish accent, i fell in love when i watched "Brave" the animation :D

[@breezeblocks742]

AsotGirl thanks vry much I would love to visit Singapore someday

[@zombis89fisto]

Such a lovely fabric and beautiful history.

[@nariko47]

This is beautiful art and talent

[@BagenB00]

As a weaver I feel warmed by its beautiful history

[@simongentry]

beautiful! would love to know on which camera the film was shot.

[@GyrlBlaque]

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[@amiezazuraimi3934]

Does the film is brought by the jack flynn of jacksgap?

[@fiestafella4360]

2:09 I think that sheep is pissing...

[@elo5193]

🤣the comment I was looking for!

[@rts9532]

is it possible to come there and to stay? i wanna work there!

[@breezeblocks742]

it's definitely possible! you'll just have to get used to the poor weather

[@Jinisbck]

Wow👌🏻😲

[@happyj3417]

Hope you guys treat very well those sheeps.

[@sebastianbenz6829]

Girlllllllll, that shits gonna be in my noose when 2017 hits me.

[@sebastianbenz6829]

2:30

[@resourcedragon]

What breed of sheep are they using? What are the origins of those sheep? Are they double coated like the Shetland and Icelandic sheep or not?

[@AlvinCornelius]

does this actually have any connection to Chris Harris because I'm curious

[@Harlamish]

nice ad

[@imascrew6218]

what?

[@gamershaven9050]

First

[@gamershaven9050]

On NatGeo xD

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