Canadian tartans

[NewGuise]

(I believe we have a UofA prof amongst the rabble, I hope he's reading this!)

(Of course he is! And he has posted a picture of a dress in this same tartan in an earlier thread started by CDNSushi.)

[CMcG]

Amazing, CmcG!

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I'm told that an image of the tartan is used by an organization called the Townshippers Association; I'll be getting someone to put me in touch with them, since they might be another source of information. Also, that is one great link, one I managed to miss myself and which I'll be sharing with fellow Appalachians exiles. Thanks very much for that.

No problem. Please be sure to share whatever other info you can dig up!

[McMurdo]

Here is a picture of my friend Francois in a kilt in the Quebec Tartan that he made himself.

[ccga3359]

Here is a picture of my friend Francois in a kilt in the Quebec Tartan that he made himself.

I never liked the computer generated graphic of the Quebec tartan but I really do like the actual kilt now that I've seen it.

[CMcG]

I never liked the computer generated graphic of the Quebec tartan but I really do like the actual kilt now that I've seen it.

Ya, the computer generated graphics can't account for the magical interaction of dyes, fabric, light, and pleats!

Here's some real photos I found:

Victoria, City of Gardens tartan. Worn by the Mayor of Victoria and designed by our forum owner Steve Ashton:



Hudson's Bay Company tartan worn by BrukeK:


B.C. tartan worn by StoneCold:


Town of Kincardine, Ontario tartan:



Nova Scotia tartan:


Royal Canadian Airforce (R.C.A.F.):


Saskatchewan as worn by the Sasketoon Boys Pipe Band:


Manitoba and Manitoba Dress:

[NewGuise]

I am quite fond of the Alberta Provincial tartan, although its small sett makes it relatively unsuitable for a 4-yard box pleat (Slohairt and I have gone over all the possible variations), which - in addition to requiring a custom weave for a heavyweight tartan - is why my next kilt will be something else. But one private school here in Edmonton allows the tartan as part of its school uniform, including kilted skirts for the younger girls (only), and other accessories as pictured here:

[ccga3359]

Surely this has to be included as a Canadian "tartan". Hands up all those who don't have one hanging up in their closet, anyone?

[Jock Scot]

Surely this has to be included as a Canadian "tartan". Hands up all those who don't have one hanging up in their closet, anyone?

Well, since you ask, I don't.

[ccga3359]

Well, since you ask, I don't.

Jock I'd send you a lumber jacket but I'm pretty sure you'd never wear it!

[Jock Scot]

Jock I'd send you a lumber jacket but I'm pretty sure you'd never wear it!

That is very kind of you Grant, but considering my recent history with trees I think, on this rare occasion, that I agree with you.