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If you’re shopping for a J&L Tweed bag, you clearly appreciate hand-quality, beautiful, durable accessories. Our modern tweeds are naturally water-resistant, as all good tweeds are. And to keep them looking and feeling their best, take a look at our 7 tips on how to care for your tweed.

We know our Janie Backpack is perfect for fall - but we love it when other people notice it too! Thanks to The Scout Guide for calling it out as one of 11 Chic Carryalls That Are Perfect For Fall alongside some truly gorgeous other bags

Tweed is woven into the fabric of Scotland’s history, but cashmere - tweed’s famously luxurious cousin - also has a long history as a Scottish textile that benefits from being made in a nation of craftsmen. Made from goat’s wool instead of sheep’s wool, cashmere is supremely soft and durable but requires a more gentle hand in its production. Cashmere accessories are a timeless addition to any wardrobe.   This fabulous fabric is named after nomadic goats that inhabit the Kashmir region of northern India, Nepal, and the Himalayan mountains. These animals were particularly well adapted to the harsh winters with...

Every addition to J&L Tweed’s product line feels special to us, because J&L Tweed is a labor of love for the craftsmanship and elegance of this beautiful Scottish textile. But the Gemma Handbag is extra special!

Scottish tweed shares some characteristics with its more famous cousin, but has its own distinct qualities and unique history tied to the people and lands of Scotland.  Learning the difference between tweeds and tartans will earn you a nod of distinction among fans of both fashion and Scottish history. 

We go over the rich history of tweed fabric, it's intricate fabrication process and how it quickly became a staple in modern fashion. Capture a high quality token of this history to add to your history.