Borrowdale Tweed
The inspiration for the tweed design is from the The Bowder Stone. The Bowder Stone is a large andesite lava boulder, that fell 200 metres from the Bowder Crag on Kings How between 13,500 and 10,000 years ago. It is a popular tourist site and there has been a staircase allowing visitors to climb to the top since at least 1890.
The wool used is from farmers Sue and Kevin Tyson who farm in Borrowdale at Dancing Gate Farm.
Tweed is c. 150cm wide
Designed by Curlew Fabric Design.
Produced from 100% British wool from the Borrowdale valley.
The wool is a mix of Clun Forest, Kerry Hill, Cheviot and Texel cross.
Designed and produced in the North West of England.
Wool is renewable, biodegradable and recyclable.