Collins Little Book of Clans and Tartans: Traditional Scottish Tartans
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Rating | : | 4.28 (538 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0007543964 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-06-15 |
Language | : | English |
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Brian Wilton is the director of the Scottish Tartans Authority and the author of Tartans.
About the AuthorBrian Wilton is the director of the Scottish Tartans Authority and the author of Tartans.
Monica said Five Stars. Good item. l98"Five Stars" according to l98208. Informative. 08 said Five Stars. Informative. A lot of info for a little book. kovey Wish this book contained a few more clans. It is a little book but the info on the clans included in it is very good so I gave it 5 stars.
Also included is an introduction to the history of tartan, including the part it plays in the traditional national dress. Long associated with that most distinctive feature of Scotland's history, the clan, tartan is integral to the national dress and the clan's tartan remains a powerful symbol of a family's pride in their Scottish ancestry and in Scotland itself. Includes a guide on traditional Scottish highland dress and how to wear it.. The perfect introduction to Scottish tartans, with a pictorial representation of eachProduced in association with the Scottish Tartans Authority and written by expert Brian Wilton, this little book includes thumbnail examples of the individual tartans, as