What's in a 'Camel'?

[dpc1960]

In looking for that Tartan that suits my aesthetics perfectly,,, I have come across a term that I have been unable to get an exact definition on. I would like to know what the actual difference between a "normal" tartan and a 'Camel' tartan is? It might have been covered in another discussion, but if so I have been unable to locate it.

Thank you in advance

Dan

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Like much of tartan nomenclature, this simple refers to a color variation of a tartan -- often a fashion variation. So Thompson Camel is the same sett as the usual Thompson tartan, but with the main color rendered in "camel" (a light tan color). Stewart camel is another example.

Example: here is the standard (red) Thompson/MacTavish tartan.


Here is the Camel variation.

[dpc1960]

Thank you,,, I thought as much but finding somewhere that just states these things can be difficult.

[freddie]

I think this tartan variation was designed to mimic the Balmoral tartan, which is of course restricted to the British Royal family. Another good example is the Burberry tartan, which the company use to line their (very expensive) coats.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Doesn't have anything to do with the Balmoral tartan, which is woven in different shades of grey.

[dakuda]

Do most tartans have camels ??

Rory

[TheOfficialBren]

Personally, I really like camel variations.

[dpc1960]

Personally, I really like camel variations.

I like them too.

[ForresterModern]

Do most tartans have camels ??

Rory

Go to Scotweb's tartan search engine and put "camel" in for search and you will find a total of ten different tartans listed as being woven in "camel" color variants and various weights, Thompson and Stewart being the only stock tartans, 7 other custom weaves, and 1 restricted tartan:

http://www.scotweb.co.uk/tartan?filt...=camel&x=0&y=0

[figheadair]

Do most tartans have camels ??

Rory

No they don't nor should they IMHO.