- Tartan - Wikipedia
Tartan (Scottish Gaelic: breacan [ˈpɾʲɛxkən]), also known, especially in American English, as plaid ( plæd ), is a patterned cloth consisting of crossing horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours, forming repeating symmetrical patterns known as setts Tartan patterns vary in complexity, from simple two-colour designs to intricate motifs with over twenty hues Originating in
- 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
- The Scottish Register of Tartans
The Scottish Register of Tartans is an online database of tartan designs, established by the Scottish Register of Tartans Act 2008 and administered by the National Records of Scotland
- The real history of tartan, from the Scottish Highlands to the streets . . .
What is tartan? Tartan is known to have been worn in Scotland since at least the third century A D , yet its precise origins are shrouded in mystery
- 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
- 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)
- Tartan Designs - CLAN
What Tartan Can I Wear? Learn the answers to some of the most common tartan questions we get, including how to find the perfect tartan from the thousands of tartans out there!
- Tartan Finder, Shop Per Yard Fabrics Clothing – Scottish Kilt
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