Tag: Plaid

The origins of plaid, or tartan as it’s known in Scotland, trace back several centuries, deeply rooted in Scottish heritage. Originally, the pattern was not just a fashion statement but a symbol of clan identity, with specific color combinations and patterns representing different families and...

A plaid is a long piece of cloth that is made of wool and worn over the shoulder. So while the interlocking woven pattern of colored stripes is tartan, the material itself is the plaid. The word plaid derives from the word ‘plaide’ which describes the garment preceding the modern kilt,Ev...