#woollen mills

[scotianostra]

February 26th 1672 -- Border woollen industry established as naturalisation is granted to Philip van der Straten of Bruges who set up the first mill dressing and refining wool at Kelso.

‘Anent a petition presented by Philippus van der Straten… intending to reseid in this country and imploy a considerable stock of money in dressing and refining of wooll, in order to which he hath already sett up a work and imployed diverse workmen who are now refining and dressing of Scottes wooll at Kelso… being born in Bruges in Flanders.’

Some subjects have very little for me to work from, the short extractnis from the Register of the Privy Council.

#scotland #scottish #history #weaving #woollen mills #scottish borders

[blackswaneuroparedux]

Fox cloth cuts like rich butter with tailors' shears and the dense, rich finish makes a superlative flannel suit.

- Simon Cundey, Henry Poole & Co

Legend has it, that when Sir Winston Churchill made his most memorable speeches in Parliament or on the BBC Radio he was clad in a suit cut from the finest West of England flannel, woven by his woollen mill of choice, the iconic Fox Brothers & Co.

Much like Churchill, Fox Brothers is a British institution of near national significance; at one time one of the largest and most prestigious woollen mills in the country, an employer to five thousand tradesmen, occupying a monumental site of several square miles, filled with the imposing red-brick towers and belching chimneys synonymous with good old Victorian industrialism in Wellington, Somerset.

Fox Brothers have been producing woollen and worsted fabric in Somerset since 1772, ie for the past two hundred and fifty years. Officially credited as the original creators of flannel, to this day we combine traditional manufacturing processes with state of the art design technology, to create the finest wool and cashmere cloth available in the world.

The mill's scale of production at its peak was quite frankly biblical; in 1914, with the outbreak of the First World War, the mill received the single largest textile order of the conflict, for 825 miles worth of khaki - a fabric which Fox Brothers can lay claim to having invented in 1901.

Sadly, such days are long behind many British manufacturers but fortunately today, Fox Brothers is experiencing a heart-warming renaissance and has returned to form as one of the finest producers of worsteds and woollen flannels in the United Kingdom.

In 2009, upon hearing that Fox was in dire straits, Douglas Cordeaux and his business partner Deborah Meaden, didn't think twice about running to the rescue and taking over Fox Brothers. Cordeaux was a menswear designer with a long history in luxury menswear and a passion for British heritage brands. 

Thirteen years later, their brave decision and extraordinary vision has revitalised the mill and business now growing at a rate of knots - supplying cut lengths to the finest bespoke tailors and clothiers far and wide, and also weaving commercial orders for a huge number of international luxury brands; from Hackett to Aquascutum, Louis Vuitton and just about every single house on Savile Row.

Generations of men - and increasingly women - are grateful that Fox Bros have been the mainstay of their bespoke Savile Row suit or jacket. One of my woollen jackets from Huntsman carried the Fox Bros unshowy and understated label inside.

#simon cundey #henry poole & co #quote #fox bros #fox brothers #bespoke tailor #mill #cloth #woollen mill #savile row #history #british #english #icon #style #suit #elegance #heritage

[johnthejacobs]

Oswal Woollen Mills Share Price Surges

Introduction

Oswal Woollen Mills, a prominent player in the textile industry, has recently witnessed a significant surge in Oswal Woollen Mills Share Price. This unexpected upswing has caught the attention of investors and market analysts alike, prompting a closer examination of the factors driving this remarkable growth in Oswal Woollen Mills Share Price. Oswal Woollen Mills Limited (OWM) stands as a stalwart in India's textile industry, tracing its roots back to 1949. Since its inception, the company has been a beacon of excellence in the production of a diverse array of woollen products, ranging from blankets to shawls, sweaters, and an assortment of winter wear essentials. Renowned for its commitment to crafting high-quality woollen fabrics and garments, OWM has carved a niche for itself in both domestic and international markets.

Beyond its manufacturing prowess, Oswal Woollen Mills has also cultivated a robust retail presence, boasting a network of stores sprawled across India. These outlets offer an extensive selection of woollen products, bearing distinguished brand names like Monte Carlo and Oswal, further solidifying the company's position as a trusted purveyor of premium quality textiles.

As a cornerstone of the Nahar Group of Companies, Oswal Woollen Mills Limited (OWM) epitomizes the vision and legacy of its founder, the Late Mr. Vidya Sagar Oswal. Under the stewardship of Mr. Jawahar Lal Oswal, the current Chairman and Managing Director, the company has continued to uphold its founding principles while embracing innovation and adaptation to evolving market dynamics. With its registered office situated in Ludhiana, Punjab, OWM remains steadfast in its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Understanding Oswal Woollen Mills

Established decades ago, Oswal Woollen Mills has established itself as a key player in the textile sector, renowned for its quality products and innovative designs. The company's diverse product range includes a wide array of woolen garments, blankets, and fabrics, catering to both domestic and international markets.

Factors Behind the Surge

Several factors have contributed to the recent surge in Oswal Woollen Mills' share price:

Strong Financial Performance: Oswal Woollen Mills has demonstrated robust financial performance in recent quarters, with steady revenue growth and improved profitability. This positive financial outlook has instilled confidence among investors, driving up demand for the company's shares.

Expansion Plans: The company's strategic expansion initiatives, including the introduction of new product lines and the expansion of its distribution network, have bolstered investor optimism. These efforts signal Oswal Woollen Mills' commitment to capitalizing on emerging market opportunities and strengthening its competitive position.

Industry Tailwinds: The broader textile industry has been witnessing favorable market conditions, fueled by increasing consumer demand for quality textiles and growing disposable incomes. Oswal Woollen Mills, with its established brand reputation and diversified product portfolio, is well-positioned to capitalize on these industry trends.

Market Sentiment: Positive sentiment surrounding Oswal Woollen Mills, driven by favorable analyst recommendations and investor sentiment, has contributed to the upward momentum in its share price. As investors perceive the company as a promising investment opportunity, demand for its shares has surged, driving prices higher.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, Oswal Woollen Mills is poised for continued growth and success. The company's focus on innovation, expansion, and leveraging market opportunities bodes well for its future prospects. Additionally, its strong financial position and established market presence provide a solid foundation for sustained growth in shareholder value.

Conclusion

The recent surge in Oswal Woollen Mills' share price reflects investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory and market potential. With a compelling combination of strong financial performance, strategic expansion initiatives, and favorable industry dynamics, Oswal Woollen Mills is well-positioned to deliver value to its shareholders in the long term.

#Oswal Woollen Mills Share Price #Oswal Woollen Mills IPO #Oswal Woollen Mills Pre IPO #Oswal Woollen Mills Unlisted Shares #Oswal Woollen Mills Upcoming IPO

[fuzzysparrow]

St Fagans National Museum of History

Situated in the Welsh village of St Fagans is an open-air museum devoted to the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. Since opening in 1948, St Fagans National Museum of History (Sain Ffagan Amgueddfa Werin Cymru) has re-erected more than forty buildings from various locations and periods in Wales. Welsh poet Iorwerth Peate (1901-82), also known as Cyfeiliog,…

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[photographic-archive]

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[yarnandink]

Okay! Ten Twelve Stitch Twist baby blanket is bound off, woven in, washed and now drying, and I'm very proud of it and very happy to have it finished.

Changes to the pattern in this version:

cast on 12 stitches instead of 10

used a Backward Loop cast-on instead of Long Tail, because that’s a bit stretchier for me

worked two extra ridges for each pie wedge for the starting circle (e.g. worked the w&t after 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 stitches, then back down)

worked an extra “k2, w&t, k2” ridge after completing the last/eighth pie wedge, and before knitting the full row

used a Lace bind-off, instead of the normal pass over bind-off, because again it’s stretchier for me

bound off to the last two stitches, because I’m working a selvedge stitch and wanted to keep that consistent

therefore skipped the knit front and back ridge from the pattern

worked a w&t ridge after each increase to an even number of stitches from 4 stitches onward (so the next ridge after increasing to 4, 6, 8, and 10 stitches)

increased back to 12 stitches instead of 10

used ssk instead of k2tog for the decrease in the final spiral arm.

I was mildly tempted to work an i-cord border, but ultimately decided not to because a) I'd already used much more yarn than I'd planned, and b) I wanted this blanket done and ready to gift to the colleague I knit it for, before she goes on maternity leave.

(Also c) it would have taken ages and been boring and fiddly and not worth the effort.)

Yarn is Multicoloured Sock by Bendigo Woollen Mills, in the Blue Jeans colourway. I knit the thing on 3mm needles.

The finished fabric is light, soft and drapey, but beautifully warm (I overheated a couple of times with this project on my lap, especially during our late summer heat waves), and I hope will serve the mother and kiddo for many years!

#knitting #knitterlyfe #finished object #my knitting #pattern by frankie brown

[princesscatherineblog]

26th September 2023: The Princess of Wales was elegant in a dark green Burberry trouser suit as she visited the AW Hainsworth textile mill in Leeds which was established in 1773 and manufactures British woollen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and iconic fabrics.

#kate middleton #catherine middleton #catherine princess of wales #royal visit #leeds #yorkshire #textiles #burberry #royal fashion #royal style #british royal family #british royal fandom #royal family

[mybeingthere]

Bakarwal blankets: this pastoralist community makes them using wool from their animals. It has become almost impossible to continue with this beautiful and essential craft. Ritayan Mukherjee reports:

The woollen blankets are made by members of Scheduled Tribe communities – Megh and Mihngh, known for their wool craftsmanship. Once the blankets are made, they are washed and dried by the Bakarwal men. The thread and yarn for the blankets are usually made by Bakarwal women, and the yarn is dyed at home by Bakarwal families.

Mohammed Kalu has come from Khanna Chargal, a small settlement in a riverbed upstream from Pargalta. Pointing towards an old woollen blanket on which his little son is asleep he says, “[The blanket] lives as long as a human being or longer. But the market-bought acrylic wool blankets hardly last a few years.

He adds that blankets made of pachim (the local word for acrylic wool) take days to dry if they get wet, unlike pure woollen blankets. “Our feet burn and body aches after using the acrylic blankets in winter”.

“I can look at a quilt and tell you which family it comes from,” says Zareena Begum who lives in the same settlement as Talab Hussain.

“It is difficult to get people who still have mills,” says Maaz Khan. In his sixties, Khan is from a family that still processes wool. Many in the community say that the charkha (spinning wheel) is dead and have given up spinning.

As a result, pastoralists are also finding it difficult to sell wool. “We used to get at least 120-220 [rupees] for a kilogram but now we get nothing. A decade or so ago even the goat hair had a price in the market; now even sheep wool has no buyers,” says Mohammad Talib, a Bakarwal from tehsil Basohli, in Kathua district. The unused wool lies in their storerooms or is discarded at the shearing spot. The number of artisans working with wool has also reduced.

Maintaining a herd of animals for their wool is no longer easy as grazing grounds are scarce in and around Jammu. They also have to pay people whose land their animals graze on.

Recently a lot of areas around the villages in Samba district were taken over by invasive species, Lantana camara. “We can’t graze here. There are weeds everywhere,” says Munabbar Ali, resident of a small village in Basohli tehsil .

Many of the old breeds of animals have been replaced by the state and Bakarwal’s say that the current cross-bred sheep cannot stand the heat of the plains for too long, and neither can they navigate mountain paths, “When we migrate to Kashmir, they stop in their tracks if there is a small ledge as it is difficult for them to jump. The old breed would walk well,” Tahir Raza a shepherd told us.

https://ruralindiaonline.org/.../bakarwal-blankets-out.../

[theroyalsandi]

The Princess of Wales arrives for a visit to AW Hainsworth, a family-owned heritage textile mill which was established in 1783 and manufactures British woollen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and fabrics in Leeds, England | September 26, 2023

#royaltyedit #theroyalsandi #princess of wales #princess catherine #princess kate #kate gif #kate solo #kate 2023 #2023 #brf 2023 #sep 2023 #british royal family #my gif

[scotianostra]

On February 26th 1672  the Border woollen industry was  established when  Philip van der Straten of Bruges set up the first mill dressing and refining wool at Kelso

Van den Straten came over to Scotland to set up the business, but first had to wait for the correct paperwork to be completed, by the powers that be, when it did it read;

‘Anent a petition presented by Philippus van der Straten… intending to reseid in this country and imploy a considerable stock of money in dressing and refining of wooll, in order to which he hath already sett up a work and imployed diverse workmen who are now refining and dressing of Scottes wooll at Kelso… being born in Bruges in Flanders.’                         Register of the Privy Council.

This certainly wasn’t the first time a Flemish man came over to ply his trade here, the first influx was said to have happened in the 11th century,.The Flemings were so expert in making woollen cloth, that it was said of them that their skill in the art of weaving was a peculiar gift conferred by nature. Large numbers of weavers came over from Flanders.

In the reign of Alexander III. considerable quantities of wool were exported to the Continent in exchange for linen, silks, and broadcloth; but there is no mention in the records of those times, so far as I can see, but a lot of our mediaeval records were lost when Edward I plundered the country and took everything that  defined our nationality south in an attempt to turn us into his fiefdom.

 About the year 1600 seven Flemings were brought to Edinburgh to instruct the people how to make "seys" and broadcloth at home, so as to be independent of a supply from England. There were many difficulties in the way, however, and no record remains to show that anything came of the scheme. When "the Hospital of our Lady," which had been founded in Leith Wynd, Edinburgh, by Bishop Spens of Aberdeen in 1479, passed into the hands of the Town Council in 1619, it was converted into a work-house, and named Paul's Work.

The woollen industry really took off in 1771 with the introduction of stocking frames by a canny merchant, Bailie John Hardie. The Pringle brand began life in 1815, with Barrie, Innes Henderson, Lyle & Scott, Peter Scott and many others following.

Over time, stockings evolved into ‘combination’ garments, and eventually knitted underwear made the leap into outerwear, in the form of pullovers, cardigans and the classic British style icon, the ‘twinset’, invented by Pringle’s.

The woollen industry saw a downturn in the late 20th century due to overseas competition, but is thriving once again, with renewed emphasis on design, superb quality, cutting-edge technology and exquisite hand finishing.

Hawick has a long association with the world’s most famous designers, from Dior, Bernat Klein and Chanel to Vivienne Westwood and Clements Ribiero.

Today, couturiers and designers from Italy, France, London’s Savile Row and Highland estates are still regular visitors to Hawick’s mills. And the Hawick-couture partnership is a secret no more!

#Scotland #scottish #woollen mills #woollen industry #scottish borders #Flemish #history

[world-of-wales]

The Princess of Wales visited AW Hainsworth in Leeds, a family-owned heritage textile mill which was established in 1783 and manufactures British woollen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and fabrics || 26 SEPTEMBER 2023

#princess of wales #the princess of wales #princess catherine #catherine wales #26092023 #british royal family #royals #british royals #royalty #kate middleton #royal #brf #duchess of cambridge #catherine middleton #british royalty

[princesscatherinemiddleton]

The Princess of Wales at AW Hainsworth in Leeds, a family-owned heritage textile mill which was established in 1783 and manufactures British woollen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and fabrics. The mill in Leeds made fabrics for the Coronation and is part of a company that bought Catherine's great-grandfather’s business in 1958 | September 26 2023

#mine #royaltyedit #kate #outfits #day #hainsworth23

[mrknaogan]

I finished this one for a friend's 7 year old and delivered her today.

Ursula from the Little Mermaid, I found the pattern book in an op shop in Kyneton on the way up to the Australian Sheep and Wool Show last July. Of course I had to stop at the woollen mills that very day and buy yarn. She is knitted in Bendigo Woollen Mills Classic 8ply for the majority of the colours, the rest of the colours are yarn from the back room which looked and felt and handled awfully similar to the Classic (and also machine washable to boot).

She took about 6 months from cast on to sewing the buttons on with me spending the majority of that time avoiding weaving all the ends. I am convinced that the pattern designer had a sadistic streak to them as there were heaps of spots with only 3 or 4 stitches in a colour even after me simplifying the pattern down to about 4 less colours. The pattern did specify a massive amount of embroidery which I left off because my embroidery skills are non-existant.

Wah-lah!

[melsuki]

𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 – m. osamu x reader

contents. strangers to lovers, weddings, overbearing mother, fem!reader, 1.1k words tw. smoking, use of sweetheart

it took a couple times for your cheap lighter to finally produce a small lick of flame. you bring it to light the cigarette on your lips and take a deep breath, your eyes fluttering to a close for moment, happy to soak in the peace. it wasn’t as quiet as you wished it was; muted sounds of the lively reception still reached you through the glass doors, and there were other people outside huddled in little groups chatting, and smoking. 

the sky was a deep velvet blue framed with thick grey swathes of cloud. spindly trees drooped heavy with ice and melted snow from the early morning fall, sparkling and glittering with the pearly moonlight draping over the landscape.

as the frigid air prickled your skin, you tightened your woolly shawl closer to yourself, cursing your forgetful mind for leaving your thick lovely coat in your hotel room. with a bristle, you take another drag of your cigarette hoping that it would somehow warm you up in the slightest. 

“aren’t you cold?” a smooth voice comes from besides you and a smile grows on your painted lips. 

you briefly crossed paths at the event yesterday. you only knew a handful of the people you could see milling around, and your mother, being the social butterfly she was, brought you around with her and took it upon herself to introduce the two of you to everyone she could find. one of them were a pair of twins who caught your mother’s eye - something about them being eligible bachelors around your age or something along those lines. 

luckily, the grooms’ father clinked his glass signalling the beginning of his speech, and stopping your mother from attempting to convince the poor men that you were a superb option as a partner. the entire speech however, you couldn’t help but steal a glance at the tall grey haired twin. but near immediately, you whip yourself to look straight ahead again biting the inside of your cheek and a heat spreading in your cheek as you catch him already looking at you, eyes meeting yours with a smirk. you didn’t dare look back again.

“osamu right?” you tilt your head at him.

he hums with a nod as he rests his forearms on the balcony railing, looking out towards the frosty scenery of kyoto in december. “and you’re y/n.”

“the one and only.” you give a warm smile, and pull the pack of red marls you tucked under your shawl, opening it and offering it to him with a glance. you didn’t know if he smoked, but it felt like the polite thing to do. “want one?”

“thanks.” he reaches, his long fingers pulling one out of the pack and placing it to his lips. you take the crappy neon yellow lighter you had to buy from the nearest convenience store, and start to click the flame to life. osamu leant over and lowered his face down closer to yours, letting you bring the flame to the cigarette hanging off of his lips. his deep grey eyes bore into yours as he inhaled, and you stared back, entranced; it felt like eternity before you finally tore your eyes away and brought yourself back to reality, looking back out to the star studded sky with a drag.

“what side of the family?” you build the confidence to look back at him, only to find him still looking at you with a small smile.

“groom’s side,” a whorl of smoke escaped his lips and faded into the night sky. “we went to highschool together. you?”

“cousin of the bride’s.” you cock your head at him, studying him. he was tall with a strong jawline and obviously well-built; noticeable even through his woollen winter coat with his broad shoulders and big hands. you remember your mother gushing over the many elite volleyball players that would be attending. “you play volleyball?”

he shakes his head.

“i used to- aran and i played together at inarizaki.” he takes another long inhale. “wasn’t something i was planning on continuing though.”

“and what do you do now?”

“i run a small restaurant.”

“oh yeah?” you give him a big grin and raise an eyebrow. “I’ll have to come by sometime.”

“give me your number and i’ll save you a table.” he cocks his head at you with that same smirk he gave you just the day before.

you couldn’t help but huff a small laugh at the way he said it so casually. you put your hand out and he fishes his phone out of his pocket before placing it in your palm. you put the cigarette down on the small steel ashtray, and tap in your phone number with numb fingers before typing in your name with a little heart next to it as its contact name. as you give it back to him, you reach for your cigarette and take another suck, hoping that it would somehow tame the wild beating of your heart.

“cute.” he says, with a smile, his handsome face lit up by the bright phone screen as he reads the contact details. 

a gust of freezing wind whooshed past, and you couldn’t help but shiver and bite the inside of your cheek, cursing yourself for the umpteenth time for forgetting your coat. suddenly, you feel a warm weight on your back, and you jerk up in surprise. osamu’s taken off his woollen overcoat, and placed it on your shoulders, large hands tightly wrapping it around your form.

“oh! gosh its ok you don’t have to-” 

“i insist.” he gives a firm squeeze to your arms, stern face daring you to fight back. “what kind of man would i be to let you freeze?"

you would’ve fought back, really you would’ve. but the coat just hugged you so well, and the way the thick material weighed against your skin was a comfort you've been craving. you just felt so warm and cozy and it smelt like an intoxicating cologne you couldn’t quite put your finger on. if anything, you didn’t know if he would even get it back by the end of the night.

“fine-” you take one last drag of your cigarette before putting it out. “but only this time.” 

osamu let out a chuckle. “whatever you say sweetheart.”

#spirit hub #osamu miya #miya osamu #osamu #osamu miya x reader #miya osamu x reader #osamu x reader #osamu miya fluff #miya osamu fluff #osamu fluff #haikyuu #haikyuu x reader #hq x reader

[bye-bye-miss-american-pie]

Bohemian Rhapsody Tapestry

(Also named Queen II Tapestry at first because it was the album cover I used as reference, but it’s not as iconic ig.)

I made this for @lonelyasawhisper’s birthday so I’ll cry if she doesn’t rb this 🥺🥺

Materials: Bendigo Woollen Mills Classic & Luxury 8-Ply (Curry, Pumpkin Spice & Caramel) // 3.5mm hook

Please do not repost ☁️ Reblog if you save

#queen #queen band #bohemian rhapsody #borhap #freddie mercury #brian may #roger taylor #john deacon #this is not an art blog #crochet #tapestry crochet

[yarnandink]

Yesterday I parked the Penrose blanket, to start work instead on the Ten Stitch Twist blanket for a colleague's baby boy.

I chose the French Macaron colourway from Bendigo Woollen Mills' Multicoloured Sock, and...

It's a gorgeous colourway. It's like knitting fairy floss, or white opals, or the palest of dawnlight rainbows. I love watching the colour shifts develop.

But it's not a colourway that will suit a Beige Mum, or her very traditionally dressed children. Especially when she is from a culture with a very different relationship to queerness and to gender roles vs non-conformity.

I want to make a blanket that will bring her joy, and perhaps even be used into the kid's childhood and adult life as a lap blanket or end-of-the-bed throw.

I don't want to thumb my queer punk nose at her or turn the birth of her child into my political statement.

Thankfully I have three balls of the Blue Jeans colourway already stashed, so I'm going to frog the existing French Macaron blanket and recast in boring, traditional but safe Blue Jeans.

#knitterlyfe #knitting #froggity frog frog #frogging of the yarncraft variety #again