The meaning of TARTAN is a plaid textile design of Scottish origin consisting of stripes of varying width and color usually patterned to designate a distinctive clan.
Or browse all tartans and plaids in our Tartan Finder. To find your clan or family tartan, simply enter your surname or clan into our Family Finder. You’ll be provided with a list of potential names to choose from.
She famously ripped apart and restyled the Royal Stewart tartan – the personal tartan of the British monarch – incorporating the plaid fabric with rips, safety pins, buckles, leather, sewn on patches and paint, a style that was later adopted by punk bands including the Sex Pistols and The Clash.
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A new exhibition attempts to unravel the complicated legacy of the iconic checked cloth worn by rebels and royals alike. In this archival photo, a woman decorates tartan “bonnets.” Known as plaid in ...
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.
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 how to use the Tartan Finder.