Quote Originally Posted by Ialtog View Post
The reason I suggest it is that the Capercaillie usued to have a very extensive range throughout northern Europe, down into the mountainous country of central and eastern Europe. It is a far-ranging bird, found in some of the more remote country utilized by Gypsies (as far as my limited knowledge of these people are concerned). It is a "natural" tartan, like the Granite Isle, that celebrates (in my mind) wildness and nature rather than a clan or people. It sort of struck me as maybe an appropriate choice.
That does seem appropriate. It is highly unlikely that gypsies would have an officially recorded tartan, considering they are not known for their adherence to local authority. In fact, officially recording one just doesn't seem right for a gypsy tartan.