Tartan is a fabric design utilising vertical and horizontal stripes in a variety of colours and thicknesses to create recognisable patterns denoting clan or organisational membership. Tartan is especially associated with the wearing of the [[kilt]]. | Tartan is a fabric design utilising vertical and horizontal stripes in a variety of colours and thicknesses to create recognisable patterns denoting clan or organisational membership. Tartan is especially associated with the wearing of the [[kilt]]. |