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]].
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In Scotland tartan is also used in the design of hats, ties, soft furnishings, wallpaper and carpets.
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Tartan is a fabric design featuring vertical and horizontal stripes in a variety of colours and thicknesses to create recognizable patterns denoting clan or organizational membership. Tartan is especially associated with the wearing of the [[kilt]].
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The word 'tartan' is also used adjectivally to denote Scottishness. The [[Scottish National Party]] are also known as the 'tartan Tories'. Supporters of the Scotland football team are called the 'Tartan Army'.
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In Scotland, tartan is also used in the design of hats, ties, soft furnishings, wallpaper and carpets.
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The word 'tartan' is also used adjectivally to denote Scottishness. The [[Scottish National Party]] is also known as the 'Tartan Tories'. Supporters of the Scotland football team are called the 'Tartan Army'.