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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
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 | 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
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
Tartan: A Brief History | Little Looms At its core, tartan is any fabric woven with a simple “two-over-two” twill, often written as 2 2 twill, with stripes in warp and weft It’s the overlap of these stripes that causes tartan’s trademark checkered look The plaid has endless variations and myriad conflicting cultural connotations