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Made by Richard Hare
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Titanic Tartans; do what tartan does best ! Titanic Tartans tell a story.
Tartan is a unique textile; a textile that can tell tales. The tartan of the mummies
of Urumuchi is perhaps the oldest tartan in the world , to be found at the horizon
where pre-
The Balmoral tartan is restricted in use to the British Royal family, while the Stewart tartan is associated with one of the best known of the Scottish clans. The Black Watch tartan speaks of the Highland Regiments raised in Scotland in the 18th century.
Yes , tartan tells a story and our tartan tells the story of RMS Titanic; a story of invention, courage, perseverance, hope and resurrection.
Our Titanic Tartan has a pedigree, this Belfast Tartan has roots that take us back over 400 years to 1590. The discovery of an “Ulster” tartan in an earth bank at Flanderstowland in County Londonderry led to extensive scientific investigation. Among the exciting revelations associated with the find, were a 16th century. date, the reconstruction of a tartan based on the original colouring or dyes, and insight into the lives of ordinary people living three centuries ago.
Today our Titanic tartan is not merely inspired by that discovery but recaptures the quality of that ancient cloth in its very weave.
Ever wanted to wear the kilt? What has stopped you up until now? Let’s guess? You are not Scots. You do not have a clan name. You weren’t born in Scotland. You don’t play the bagpipes or Enjoy Scottish Country Dancing .
Whatever the reason in the past may have been. with the invention of Titanic Tartan all has changed. Because RMS Titanic is a global icon, part of world history Titanic Tartan is also global , available to all . Order your kilt in Titanic Tartan now, today!