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Tartan Week: Celebrating Shared Heritage and Co...

Tartan is more than just a pattern or design - it reflects stories of heritage and connection, woven through time. As Tartan Week unfolds, we take a moment to honour...

Tartan Week: Celebrating Shared Heritage and Co...

Tartan is more than just a pattern or design - it reflects stories of heritage and connection, woven through time. As Tartan Week unfolds, we take a moment to honour...

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A Japanese Tartan to mark the Sakura Season

Spring in Japan is a season of renewal and beauty, marked by the blooming of cherry blossoms, or 'sakura'. This year, the annual Cherry Blossom Forecast predicts blossoms will start...

A Japanese Tartan to mark the Sakura Season

Spring in Japan is a season of renewal and beauty, marked by the blooming of cherry blossoms, or 'sakura'. This year, the annual Cherry Blossom Forecast predicts blossoms will start...

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Weaving a Tribute: International Women’s Day in Tartan

Weaving a Tribute: International Women’s Day in...

At International Tartans, we’re redefining tartan beyond the stereotype of "men in kilts" embracing its role as a global symbol of identity and storytelling. We celebrate trailblazing women through our...

Weaving a Tribute: International Women’s Day in...

At International Tartans, we’re redefining tartan beyond the stereotype of "men in kilts" embracing its role as a global symbol of identity and storytelling. We celebrate trailblazing women through our...

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Nordic Tartans: A Love Letter from Scotland

A simple glance at our Nordic Tartans is all it takes to know they are Scandinavian - cool colours and clean designs that reflect the land, the people’s story and...

Nordic Tartans: A Love Letter from Scotland

A simple glance at our Nordic Tartans is all it takes to know they are Scandinavian - cool colours and clean designs that reflect the land, the people’s story and...

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The Design of the Samaritans Tartan or Samaritartan

The Design of the Samaritans Tartan or Samarita...

As our Tartan Design Service becomes more established, we’ve been reflecting on our design commission for the Scottish Samaritans. Back in the mists of time – or rather, October 2022...

The Design of the Samaritans Tartan or Samarita...

As our Tartan Design Service becomes more established, we’ve been reflecting on our design commission for the Scottish Samaritans. Back in the mists of time – or rather, October 2022...

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Address to The Tartan on Burns Night

Address to the Tartan on Burns Night

Tartan is often hailed as Scotland’s cultural icon, standing proudly alongside the timeless poetry and song of Robert Burns—known to us Scots as Rabbie. On Burns Night, these two symbols...

Address to the Tartan on Burns Night

Tartan is often hailed as Scotland’s cultural icon, standing proudly alongside the timeless poetry and song of Robert Burns—known to us Scots as Rabbie. On Burns Night, these two symbols...

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