Arizona tartan

**Retro Red** · 27th April 06, 11:21 AM

Calling all Zonies...

Say, I'm in discussions with M.A.C. Newsome about getting a kilt made in the Arizona tartan.

Anyone ever seen this tartan before?

I think it'll be fairly unique... of course, to match this color scheme that'll mean getting a brown leather sporran & belt & some new hose &...

**macwilkin** · 27th April 06, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Retro Red

Calling all Zonies...

Say, I'm in discussions with M.A.C. Newsome about getting a kilt made in the Arizona tartan.

Anyone ever seen this tartan before?

I think it'll be fairly unique... of course, to match this color scheme that'll mean getting a brown leather sporran & belt & some new hose &...

Yep, sure have. I'm pretty sure the Caledonian Society of Arizona had something to do with it:

http://www.arizonascots.com/

On their web site is a wee "blurb" about the tartan:

The “Arizona State Tartan” was officially recognized in December, 1995, by a proclamation by the Governor. Colors in the Arizona tartan are green, tan, white, red, black, yellow, and azure, all significant to the state’s history. Many Arizona citizens were involved in creating this newest symbol of our State with the common goal of celebrating a part of our Scottish heritage.

You might contact the society or the governor's office to get a copy of the proclomation.

I rather like the tartan, and I'll be curious to see it "in person" rather than just a computer graphic. I'd like to get a tie in it for my Dad, since he is the Arizona native.

Cheers,

Todd

**Aggie** · 27th April 06, 11:53 AM

If Matt is doing it then you must be interested in a box pleat. It's very good looking and if you decide on it, I'd like to see a pic when your done. You'll also be covered for St. Patricks Day. I have an old college friend in Tucson. Next time I talk to him I'll have to throw the "Arizona kilt idea" out and see what he thinks.

**Kilted KT** · 27th April 06, 12:21 PM

Reminds me of some of the thompson hunting tartans. The kilt should look really good!

**Alan H** · 27th April 06, 12:42 PM

I think it's a handsome tartan, myself...

**Bill** · 27th April 06, 06:25 PM

Having grown up in Arizona I think a great deal of this tartan and hope one day to have a kilt made in it. It is quite beautiful.

Bill

**MMCMacL** · 26th August 07, 10:29 PM

Well, I can't say I'm a connoiseurof tartans - anything from it, but I don't care for the pattern either. I'll definitly allow it may look better worn than as digital swatch. Maybe if I know the meaning of all the colors it would mean something. Or maybe its just that I don't care for the fact that I live in Arizona, and have done so for the past 20 years. Ah yes, that must be it.
Oh allright, I'll give it a fair trial before I shoot it down.

**Riverkilt** · 27th August 07, 08:48 AM

I'll bet you like it when you see it in person. Least, that's what happened to me. I didn't much care for it either untili I saw it on Retro Red at the Mesa, AZ games. Now its on my list. Was kinda hoping Kathy Lare could find the source, the guy in Phoenix who controls it, but so far no joy. Red had to have it woven up.

It is a beautiful tartan when you see it eyeball to wool though.

Ron

**ChromeScholar** · 27th August 07, 08:54 AM

It's on my list of tartans to own. I'm hoping someone will start weaving it, so Red_Raven_Studios and I don't have to.

**Red_Raven** · 27th August 07, 11:56 AM

He only says that cause he doesn't want to wait for me to have the time to weave it..But I'm looking at yarn..3 feet left on the Gilmer/Morrison..then on to something new..hopefully with a new loom so I can work faster.(:>~