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Kenya Tartan

Originally commissioned by Mr Eric Melvin of Edinburgh and alongside the Malawi Tartan, this was one of the first in the 'Tartans for Africa' series. The Kenya Tartan was created to strengthen the bonds of friendship between Scotland and Kenya and to generate income for humanitarian projects in Kenya. The journey of the design explored the shared heritage between the two nations beyond the imperial and colonial history – examining the cultural similarities of the respective Scottish and Kenyan Highlands. The Tartan was approved by the Kenyan High Commissioner to the UK. The colours of the flags of the two nations are incorporated in the design.