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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tartan - A Complete History and Visual Guide to Over 400 Famous Tartans (Paperback)
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tartan - A Complete History and Visual Guide to Over 400 Famous Tartans (Paperback)
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This is a complete history and visual guide to over 400 famous
tartans. It is a comprehensive and informative visual directory of
tartans, both ancient and modern. It contains a fascinating account
of how tartan is woven into every aspect of the story of the
Scottish nation, examining its history, origins, and contemporary
uses. It shows how Scotland's heritage now extends far beyond her
shores, and how tartan is used to unite and identify a diverse
ancestral tradition. It is lavishly illustrated throughout with
evocative fine art images and a complete directory of major tartan
setts, from the Bruce clan to the Stewarts. It includes corporate
and international tartans as well as family and associated tartans.
This illustrated guide provides a detailed insight into the origins
and history of tartan, from the very earliest samples, through
those worn by the warring clans in the Stuart rebellions, to the
Katsushika Japanese Dancers. The first section details the story of
tartan, with information on the way the fabric and weaves developed
and how it became a symbol of resistance. The main part of the book
is a directory illustrating the major clan tartans followed by
international and modern tartans, with a wealth of history and
background to each. From the ancient Bruce family to Neil
Armstrong, who took his family tartan to the moon, tartan is one of
the most enduring symbols of national price and individual
reputation. It is also a peculiarly inclusive, adapatable way of
proclaiming allegiance and belonging.
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