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Cornwall has a history of kilts and tartans. There is early evidence of the use of kilts in Cornish as seen on the bench end at Altarnun dated circa 1510[1]. Cornish tartans have been revived in the 20th Century. The first modern kilt was plain black, and other patterns followed.
[edit] Cornish National Tartan
First recognised in 1953, the Cornish National tartan was designed by E.E. Morton Nance, nephew of Robert Morton Nance. Each colour of tartan has a special significance or meaning. The White Cross on a black background is from the banner of Saint Piran, the Patron Saint of tinners; Black and gold were the colours of the ancient Cornish kings; red for legs and beak of the national bird, the chough, and blue for the blue of the sea surrounding Cornwall. [2]
The following Cornish tartans have been registered or have been previously registered. Some of theses are Cornish family tartans which are worn at family get togethers and weddings. [3]
- Cornish National Tartan (registry #1567)
- Cornish Hunting Tartan (registry #1568)
- Saint Piran Cornish Flag Tartan (registry #1618)
- Saint Piran Cornish Dress Tartan (registry #1685)
- Cornish National Day Tartan (registry #1262)
- Christopher family Tartan (registry #2809)
- Rosevear Tartan (registry #2541)
[edit] References
- ^ Sackpfeifen selbstgemacht
- ^ Cornish Tartan from the Cornwall County Council website
- ^ House of Tartan: Cornish
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