Thoughts from the Loom

18 March 2026

Where to Buy Women’s Tartan Clothing in Inverness

Where to Buy Women’s Tartan Clothing in Inverness Inverness is the cultural heart of the Highlands, a place where Scotland’s traditions remain proudly alive. Visitors and locals alike...

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25 February 2026

2026 is About the Stories They Left Out

REBEL ROW X PRICKLY THISTLE: 2026 IS ABOUT THE STORIES THEY LEFT OUT In 2026, Rebel Row X Prickly Thistle are launching a new series of immersive experiences...

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12 November 2025

Slow Fashion Meets Heritage Weaving: Why We Don't Follow Trends

Slow Fashion Meets Heritage Weaving: Why We Don't Follow Trends In a world of ever-changing fashion trends, we choose to walk a different path- one grounded in intention,...

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09 August 2025

Woven into the Land: The Importance of Highland Tartan

Woven into the Land: The Importance of Highland TartanFew fabrics carry the weight of history, identity, and craftsmanship like tartan. In the Highlands of Scotland, tartan is not...

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20 June 2025

The Lost Legacy: How The Tartan Ban Robbed Generations of Heirlooms

The Lost Legacy: How The Tartan Ban Robbed Generations of Heirlooms In many cultures, clothing is seen as something far more than just a piece of cloth -...

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24 January 2025

The Benefits of Weaving Tradition with Modern Sustainability

  The Benefits of Weaving Tradition with Modern Sustainability   1. Authenticity and Trust By focusing on craftsmanship and sustainability, we’ve built a reputation that resonates with customers...

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22 January 2025

In a World of Black Sportswear, I Choose Tartan

In a World of Black Sportswear, I Choose Tartan Have you ever stopped to notice how much of today’s world seems to be dressed in the same shade...

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27 February 2024

What is OREZ?

OREZ: Redefining Fashion Backwards for a Sustainable Future You heard it here first.... and I guess you are you wondering what OREZ means? It might sound like an...

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27 February 2024

Our One Thing for 2024 - Don't Label Me - Label Them

Don't Label Me - Label Them! Hey there, fellow ethical-warriors and consciously dressed badasses! For 2024, we've rallied around one powerful cause – LABELLING (plus we still have...

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27 February 2024

You Can't Polish a Turd?

I have to say I love this phrase, and all credit goes to Howie Nicolsby who reminded me of it last year!  But how true is it, you...

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27 February 2024

No One Should Own Your Body

Embracing True Body Freedom, This is a Rebellion Against Fashion Ownership.... In a world dominated by fast fashion and fleeting trends, Prickly Thistle has been and will always...

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27 February 2024

Made with "Care"

Have you ever clicked to read more about the clothing you might buy online? I always do, and it surprises me what I often find.  But I was...

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