And it was never seen again ...

[Chas]

Like many of you, I get the regular updates from the Scottish Register of Tartans. I received this one the other day.

Klymson (Chicago) (Personal)

The information held within The Scottish Register of Tartans for the "Klymson (Chicago) (Personal)" tartan is shown below.

Reference:	10801
Designer:	Klymson, J
Tartan date:	20/05/1980
Registration date:	26 March 2013
Category:	Name
Restrictions:	Yes. The Klymson Tartan can only be used by those who bear the Klymson surname and are descendants of James Klymson. It may only be woven or produced by request of the Klymson family.
Registration notes:	Created for the designer's family and his descendants, to be used for clothing and upholstery. The tartan was inspired by the designer's association with the 78th Fraser Highlanders as an active member of the Toronto York Garrison. Colours: orange is symbolic of the energy and happiness of curiosity and creativity that the family fosters; grey provides a stable, conservative foundation and background to the family.
Registrant details:	jmk@collectiveoffice.com

Leaving aside the limited pallet (4 colours) and the fact that it is asymmetrical, Mr James Klymson has almost insured that no one will ever wear this tartan. Firstly, you have to have the same surname, but also have to be one of his descendants. So his brother's children, or any other branch of his grandfather's family are not allowed to wear it. The way he has worded the restrictions means that he can't even wear it himself!

Will we ever see it again? I somehow doubt it.

Regards

Chas