ANCIENT
These are the softer & lighter colors produced by the natural dyes made
with vegetable, animal & mineral matter, that were in use before 1860.
For instance, the navy and red in a Modern tartan would be a medium blue and
orange in Ancient colors.
DRESS
Dress tartans were used for more formal occasions and are sometimes made by
changing the background color of a clan tartan, usually to white. Dress tartans
can also be red dominant or even yellow.
MODERN
These are the bright, rich colors that most people associate with the Scottish
Tartan--navy blue, scarlet, hunter green. They were woven after the development
of aniline dyes in 1860, and are still the most popular today.
MUTED
Muted tartans are a recent development using softer shades of the Modern colors
that still retain a rich tone. For instance, the navy of the Modern tartan
is a dusty blue in the Muted tones, and the hunter green is a deep sage. They
are quite elegant.
WEATHERED
Designed to look like the fabric has been left exposed to sun and rain for
a long time. The colors are very faded.
HUNTING
Hunting tartans were used for sport or everyday wear. Dark colors were predominant
so the wearer would blend in with the environment. They typically use green
& blue, sometimes brown, with small amounts of the brighter colors.
Tartan swatches and text from Linda
Clifford site.
Main Clan History and Information Page
Main Clan History and Information Page
Arms Page | Tartan Page | Badge Page | Crest Page
Standard Page | History Page | Supporters Page | Music Page
SEE TARTAN DESCRIPTIONS BELOW
|
Dress (1 of 2 Primary Tartans) |
Modern (2 of 2 Primary Tartans) |
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Ancient |
Weathered |
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Muted |
Red |
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Ancient Red |
Muted Red |
