A tartan is defined not simply by colour, but by the pattern of threads in warp and weft (the sett). The Scottish Tartans Society recognises six Matheson “setts” dating from 1805 to 1977. Of these, the Clan Chief recognises the red dress tartan and the dark green hunting tartan.
Dress Tartan
Hunting Tartan
Tartans approved by the Chief can be obtained from DC Dalgleish Ltd, Dunsdale Mill, Dunsdale Road, Selkirk, TD7 5ED, Scotland
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