Vintage Tweeds from Live for Tweed

  Live for Tweed expands within Jinney Ring Craft Centre: A Vintage Paradise at Jinney Ring Craft Centre Introduction If you're a passionate lover of tweed and all things vintage, there's a hidden treasure waiting for you upstairs at Jinney Ring Craft Centre. Nestled in the serene beauty of Worcestershire's countryside, Jinney Ring is a haven for art, culture, and crafts. This delightful craft centre offers a diverse array of artisan shops, picturesque gardens, and mouth-watering dining options. And for vintage clothing enthusiasts, Live for Tweed is an absolute must-visit destination. A Vintage Paradise Live for Tweed, situated upstairs within Jinney Ring Craft Centre, is a vintage paradise, boasting one of the most extensive collections of vintage country clothing in the UK. For those who appreciate the timeless charm of tweed and classic style, this is a haven worth exploring.           An Array of Vintage Delights Live for Tweed offers a delightful mix of men's and

How to Wear and Care for a Tweed Jacket The tweed jacket has been worn by British gentleman for many years. Worn for many reasons including when tweed jackets were first constructed for highland farming and outdoor wear. Tweed jackets was made to keep you warm and modestly dry in poor weather conditions, which proved a great asset to the farmers and crofters. Infact these tweeds became so ideal for protection coastal climates of Norther Scotland. The quality became so well regarded that surplus was often used for barter, eventually becoming a form of currency for the islanders. The tweed on these jackets is a subtly patterned fabric made from dyed, spun, and woven wool from hardy local sheep. It's been created in Scotland since the early 18th century, coming from outsized looms that spit out yardage from yarns originally dyed with the native lichen and wildflowers. Tweed jackets soon spread across the globe being an icon for English fashion and gentry. Tweed emerged as a fashionabl