A tartan is a design created by weaving at least two alternating colored stripes together, ... The pattern they came up with is laden with symbolism, reports the Herald’s Dani Garavelli.

Understanding Tartan Patterns. Tartan patterns, also known as plaids, are deeply rooted in Scottish history. Each tartan design represents a specific clan, ... By considering factors like pattern, ...

There are thousands of officially registered Scottish tartan designs, but only one is dedicated to the “witches” of Scotland.Certified earlier this month, the tricolor pattern is intended as a ...

PITTSFIELD -- Like the criss-crossing tartan patterns on their traditional kilts, the members of the Tartan Terrors weave together seemingly disparate colors to create a blend that is very much their ...

“Weaving a check or a tartan, you’re working to very strict guidelines. There’s so much precision involved. ... Living with Tartan. Tartan as a pattern has touched more than just fabric.

Tartan is updating its image in the 21st Century, with new patterns exploring issues around climate change, homelessness – and World War Two dive bombers, writes Norman Miller.

There are now calls for tartan weaving to be part of the 255-year-old fortress' future once the Ministry of Defence moves out. Image caption, Clare Campbell is hopeful for a new future for the ...

Charles Cockell, professor of astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh, hopes to one day see people exploring or even living on Mars while wearing scarves featuring his tartan Skip to main ...

At a tartan workshop in northeast Scotland, machines slowly unwind miles of the familiar criss-cross patterns of fabric in green, red, black, blue and white. But one chequered design at the ...

A tartan is a design created by weaving at least two alternating colored stripes together, according to the Scottish Register of Tartans.Woven vertically and horizontally, the stripes create a ...