The Makers // Røros Tweed
Røros Tweed have been producing high-quality wool products since 1940, based on a centuries-old local crafts tradition. All products are entirely produced in Norway. Norwegian sheep are among the happiest in the World, and their wool is certified with the 'Cradle to Cradle' stamp. The company has collaborated for years with leading designers, making Røros Tweed’s beautiful blankets a great combination of creativity, and an uncompromising value on quality & functionality.
The mining town of Røros is situated over 600 metres above sea level, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Copper discovered in the 17th century provided wealth to some, but the vast majority of the people of Røros remained poor. When the director of the mine Peder Hiort died in 1789, he left his fortune to a foundation set up to provide the community with an education in textile production. The foundation purchased the goods from the textile workers to sell, and at the end of the season any excess stock was given back to the community, very often, to the makers themselves. Peder Hiort’s will created a tradition for handicraft and textile production that sustained itself through the years and created the grounds upon which Røros Tweed was founded. In 1940, Røros Tweed was established as a sales outlet for handmade textiles.
