- Tartan - Wikipedia
Tartan patterns vary in complexity, from simple two-colour designs to intricate motifs with over twenty hues Originating in woven wool, tartan is most strongly associated with Scotland, where it has been used for centuries in traditional clothing such as the kilt
- Tartan and Clan Finder | ScotlandShop
Search by name to find your clan and tartan from a choice of over 1,000, or use the filter to choose your favourite colour Watch our short video to see the Tartan Finder
- What is Tartan? - The Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Center, Inc.
Tartan refers to the pattern of interlocking stripes, running in both the warp and weft in the cloth (horizontal and vertical), or any representation of such a woven design in other media (printed, painted, or otherwise rendered)
- Scottish Tartans Clan Histories | Interactive Tartan Database . . .
Discover the rich history and heritage of tartans with our extensive database Explore clan connections, tartan patterns, and historical insights, all in one place Find your family tartan and uncover its unique story today!
- Tartan | History, Patterns Uses | Britannica
Tartan, cross-checkered repeating pattern (or “sett”) of different coloured bands, stripes, or lines of definite width and sequence, woven into woolen cloth (sometimes with silk added)
- Types of Tartans: Ancient, Hunting, Dress, Modern and Weathe
In this guide, we’ll explore the tartan meaning, the origins of Scottish tartans, the main tartan types, and how to confidently select a pattern that suits your heritage, your purpose, or simply your taste
- Tartan Is Having an Interior Design Comeback - Vogue
Out is the minimalist, modern farmhouse style, and in is the layered, colorful, and print-heavy—making tartan a no-brainer
- The history of tartan: A chequered history - Scotland Magazine
Though we know Scottish clans wore plaids or kilts made of tartan and that the Jacobites had their own tartan, which became a symbol of national identity, the idea of specific tartans linked to specific clans is a relatively modern idea
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