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Kilt
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Tartan Significance
The specific color and pattern of the fabric is known as the tartan. Historically, the association between specific patterns and clans was sporadic. It was not until the establishment of the Register of Clan Tartans in 1822, mandated by Sir Walter Scott's organizational efforts, that specific sett designs were formally assigned to specific family names. Before this, color availability, local dye sources (such as heather and [… -
Scotland
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Culture and Identity
Scottish culture{ is highly distinctive. Traditional attire{ centers around the kilt{, a form of knee-length skirt traditionally made from tartan{, a patterned cloth{ woven to signify clan affiliation{. However, modern academic consensus suggests that the association between tartan{ and specific clans{ is primarily a [Victorian-era administrative convenience](/entries/victor…