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How the colours of nature inspire the cloth makers of Scotland and China

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In the western isles of Scotland, it is the local plants and lichens that inspire the makers of Harris tweed. In south-western China, Bai people use woad root to tie-dye their clothes.

On opposite sides of the planet, artisans combine nature and tradition to produce highly sought-after garments.Scotland’s Outer Hebrides lie on the edge of north-western Europe.

The incredible landscape is the inspiration for the colours that are woven into the famous fabric that is made here.Harris Tweed Hebrides is one of three mills on the island.

Production and Design Manager Calum Iain Macleod shows us around."It's 100% pure virgin wool," he says. "This is all we can use in Harris Tweed.

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