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	Tartans by Brian Wilton From Mary Queen of Scots to Alexander McQueen, this is the essential guide! Worn by everyone from rock stars to royalty, tartan is an internationally recognised fabric and symbol of Scottishness. Now in this comprehensive, fascinating and beautifully illustrated book, Brian Wilton - Director of the Scottish Tartans Authority in Scotland - traces tartan back to its roots, looking at how and where the various clan tartans began and showing how the material has spread across the world, to the extent that almost 40 American states have their own tartan, and no major corporation can be without one. This first major authoritative book on the subject for many decades, this showcases more than 400 tartans, explaining how they were created, what they mean and when and by whom they are worn. Alongside the classic Scottish tartans are many other examples from across the world, from Argentina to the Detroit Police, all accompanied by countless facts and stories about tartan past and present, and the many remarkable characters who have worn it, inspired it and designed it. Hardback. 200 pages If you would like your book inscribed by the author please e-mail the required inscription to book@tartansauthority.com Price: £25.00
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	District Tartans by the late Gordon Teall and Philip D Smith Jnr. Another classic showing and discussing over 50 District tartans from Scotland and a similar number from the rest of the world. Advice and information is offered on what tartans to wear, the law of Scotland concerning tartans and the role, in the tartan world, of the Court of the Lord Lyon. Hardback Price: £19.95
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	Tartan Weaver's Guide by James D Scarlett MBE This is one of the tartan classics by Jamie Scarlett, éminence gris of the tartan scene. First published in 1985 and revised and reprinted in 1995 due to popular demand. A slim, stylish book providing the weaver and student with invaluable information on tartan and its weaving. Hardback. Price: £8.95
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	Clans & Tartans of Scotland by Mary Costantino An excellent new book, this brings together over 150 Clan Tartans, looks at their origins, both geographical and historical and their position with regards to other families. Peter MacDonald (our Tartans Authority Senior Researcher) was editorial consultant and supplied the tartan graphics. Soft back. Price: £9.00
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	Flora MacDonald by Ruairidh H Macleod Not a lot to do directly with tartan but a fascinating tale of the Jacobite Heroine's life in Scotland and then North America. Paperback Price: £9.95
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	Tartan the Highland Textile by James D Scarlett MBE Jamie's Magnus Opus first published in 1990. This is the one and only modern work for the serious student of tartan. Part I discusses tartan as a native textile and progresses through its stages of development to the present day. Part II comprises thread counts and commentaries from D.C. Stewart's The Setts of the Scottish Tartans. Hardback Price: £28.95
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	Understanding Tartan by James D Scarlett MBE A pocket sized, budget-print book discussing tartan from the early years and ending up with a chapter entitled 'Some Technical Stuff. Excellent value. Paperback. Price: £4.00
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	The 1819 Key Pattern Book by Peter MacDonald An authoritative guide with historical notes and interpretation of Wilsons of Bannockburn's 1819 Key Pattern Book. A 'must' for the serious student. Includes a very useful appendix with the dye recipes used by Wilsons in 1783. Price: £7.95
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	The Highland People by James D. Scarlett MBE Another delightful work from Jamie's prolific pen that tells something of Highland life past and present, looks at some of the specialities of the Highlanders, their dress, their tartans and their music, and attempts to trace a connected path through the maze of Highland history. Paperback. Price: £6.95
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	Tartan by Hugh Cheape Hugh Cheape is Curator of Scottish Culture at the National Museums of Scotland and here takes the story of tartan from the medieval love of display to the Victorian invention of exclusive clan identity. Highland history is vividly illustrated and described in an exciting and entertaining way. A full-colour section on individual clan tartans with historical information on each clan, enables you to find your own tartan and learn about your family history. Paperback Price: £5.99
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	Scottish Clans & Tartans by Baxter & Cunningham Colin Baxter's superlative landscape photography together with text by Alastair Cunningham make this slim potted history of clan culture, tartan and some of the major Scottish families a delight to read. Softback. Price: £3.75
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	Military Tartans by James D. Scarlett MBE A reappraisal of the origins and development of Military Tartans. Tartan; the unique symbol of Scottish soldiers and indeed of Scotland itself is now catalogued and classified with heraldic precision, but in the 18th century it was a very different matter. Here for the first time is told how the distinctive setts or patterns were devised and adopted by the newly raised Highland regiments of the British Army, thus paving the way for today's unique clan tartans. Paperback Price: £12.50
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	All About your Kilt by Bob Martin Full-colour, revised and expanded edition. 76 pages. In defining what is Scottish - always an elusive topic - both the kilt and tartan, figure large in the definition of those symbols by which Scotland is identified. But the tartan presented in the kilt has to be one of the most controversial topics within the lexicon of things Scottish. Rather than being a static piece of costume, the kilt, along with its accoutrements - the sporran, the kilt hose, the sgian dhubh, the bonnet - actually has evolved over the centuries, but at each stage in the development nationalists have stamped the prevailing style as "correct" and absolute. Bob Martin, the leading historian of the kilt, has researched and here presents definitive material drawn from actual kilts, from portraits and illustrations, and from written descriptions, showing that evolution and stressing the extent to which the kilt as a piece of clothing can be adapted and utilised in everyday life. Martin's first chapters define the development of the kilt with colour illustrations, then proceed to the various bits and pieces which can be worn with it, the tartans which are used in its construction, its care and maintenance, and ladies' apparel. In the second part, he presents the research by which he has established the evolution of the kilt into the piece of clothing it is today. Paperback (black-and-white edition).
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	All About your Kilt by Bob Martin CD CD-ROM
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	The Art of Kiltmaking by Barbara Tewksbury & Elsie Stuehmeyer Kiltmaker and award-winning educator Barbara Tewksbury has teamed up with legendary kiltmaker Elsie Stuehmeyer to bring you a book that teaches the traditional kiltmaking methods that Elsie learned 50 years ago as an apprentice and kiltmaker with the renowned firm Thomas Gordon's of Glasgow. Softback. Price: £20.00
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	Unclaimed & Un-named Tartans From historian & tartan specialist Al Bullman, a fascinating CD catalogue of over 100 unclaimed and un-named tartans from the pattern books of the famous Bannockburn weavers William Wilson and other historical sources. Price: £12.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
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	So You're Going to Wear the Kilt! by J. C. Thomson For newcomers to the kilt this tends to be The Bible and is extremely helpful in explaining all the items that make up the various versions of Highland dress. Lots of good sound tips that hopefully will stop new wearers looking foolish . . .except when it comes to JCT's insistence that the length of the kilt should be to the top of the knee and no longer. To many Scots that looks very foolish since the standard measurement in Scotland is to the middle of the kneecap. To each his own! Softback. Price: £11.50
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	Early Highland Dress by Matt Newsome "When one begins to research the history of Highland dress, it quickly becomes apparent that prior to the seventeenth century reliable information becomes hard to find, if available at all. Books may have a few introductory paragraphs dealing with this early period, but whole chapters detailing the characteristic tartans and plaids of seventeenth and eighteenth century Scotland. To be fair the historic record is not nearly as complete for this earlier period as it is for later centuries….Here, in this little volume, I hope to share the fruits of that research, dispel some myths, and with any luck inspire the reader to further investigation…." Newsome's quest for information on early Highland dress is presented both in text and in illustrations, in chapters titled: The Leine, A Leine Pattern, The Early History of the Kilt, Pre-Culloden Tartans, Gaelic Footwear, and The Sporran. There is as well an extensive bibliography referring the reader to additional sources for information on this most elusive of topics. Spiral-bound paperback. Price: £14.00
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	Early Highland Dress by Matt Newsome CD-ROM Price: £8.00
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	Gaelic Gatherings: Or The Highlanders at Home, on the Heath, the River and the Loch. by R. R. McIan. 1900 edition. 269 pages. Originally published in 1848, this work was a companion to McIan's more famous study of the Highland clans, and both reflected the exploding public interest in rural or primitive folk culture and in the Highlands of Scotland in particular. In a series of 24 colour plates, with substantial accompanying text, McIan sought to illustrate the way in which Highlanders worked and played. The plates included such scenes as Drovers, Girls Washing, Highland Shepherd, Gillies with Game Wool-Carding, Angling, Deer-Stalking, Spinning, Herring Fishing, Spearing a Salmon, Whisky Still, Throwing the Stone, Gille Calum and Carrying Peat, among others. The scenes, as in his sketches of the Highland Clans, were evocative of a world romanticised by the Victorians but they still record that world as the mid-19th century envisioned it. The work, with its combination of text and illustrations, provides a wealth of information for both historians of Scottish dress and students of Scottish social history. CD-ROM only Price: £8.00
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	Old Irish and Highland Dress by H. F. McClintock. CD-ROM Price: £8.00
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	The Setts of the Scottish Tartans by D. C. Stewart. 2nd edition, 1974, and The Setts of the Scottish Tartans: A Commentary on the Second Edition by James Scarlett. 2nd edition, 2002. These two books present the most scholarly and most reliable work of reference for the identification of the traditional tartans, as well as establish a canon for their correct weaving. The first part of the book outlines the history of the use of tartans, and discusses tartan designs in general. Scarlett, brings Stewart's book up to date and provides corrections. CD-ROM only Price: £8.00
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	Tartan for Me by Dr Philip D. Smith Jnr This is the 8th edition of this spiral bound classic and the most complete tartan resource available with over 26,000 surnames and their suggested tartans including, for the first time, over 3,200 Irish and over 1,000 Welsh, Cornish and Manx surnames. Two maps show the locations of major clans and families and a selection of articles explain some of the mystique and craft of tartan. A must for tartan retailers and a fascinating study for the tartan aficionado. Paperback. Price: £22.00
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	Tartans: Abbotsford to Fraser Tartans: Frederickton to MacNeil Tartans: MacNichol to Yukon by William H Johnston and Philip D. Smith Jnr Three beautifully illustrated books selected by two leading U.S. authorities on tartan, this outstanding assortment ranges from the simplest tartan to the most complex. Included are a brief general historical background to tartan, definitions of related terms and thread counts for the tartan weaver. An invaluable resource for families, clubs, historians and designers. Softback. Price: £55.00
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	Tartans: Abbotsford to Fraser by William H Johnston and Philip D. Smith Jnr volume 1 Price: £20.00
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	Tartans: Frederickton to MacNeil by William H Johnston and Philip D. Smith Jnr volume 2 Price: £20.00
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	Tartans: MacNichol to Yukon by William H Johnston and Philip D. Smith Jnr volume 3 Price: £20.00
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	The Tartans of Clan Chattan by James D Scarlett MBE A new book by Jamie Scarlett published by the Clan Chatan Association 2003 on the occasion of its 70th Anniversary. This 64 page, A5 softback book is beautifully illustrated with 23 colour plates of some of the many tartans covered by the author in his discussion of those of the great Clan Chattan Confederation. In addition, colour strips are used to show the relationships between a number of these tartans. Softback. Price: £10.50
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	The Clans, Septs, and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands. By Frank Adam. Originally published 1907. 546pp., plus illustrations. Frank Adam's Clans, Septs, and Regiments is a classic reference work for all who have an interest in Scotland. When it first appeared in print, it was the first real attempt to present a complete study of the Highlands. The material on Scottish Highland families is solidly researched, and the tartans are as well included. CD-ROM only. Price: £8.00
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	Loyalists in Arms, 1775-1783: A Short History of the British American Regiments, with the Roll of Officers by W. O. Raymond. 74 pages. Originally published 1904. The American Revolution divided families and communities throughout the colonies, with settlers joining either the revolutionists or adhering to the cause of the old government and the king. Many Scots-Americans joined the provincial loyalist regiments which are here described in terms of their origin and service, and the roll of officers includes within it many settlers who fought for the king and resettled in Canada. Some of these later returned to the new nation, while others established families which have remained in Canada to this day. The alphabetical list of officers is extensive and includes officers in all the major provincial regiments. CD-ROM only. Price: £8.00
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	The Spinster's Almanack by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White Now in its 15th year, this very popular quarterly magazine by Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White is for spinners, weavers and dyers but whether you spin, weave, dye, knit, knot or hook, or just like reading about such things, The Almanack is for you! It's been a constant source of inspiration and enjoyment for readers as far apart as Cornwall and California, Nottingham and New Zealand. Dee and Rowena aim to produce a useful but friendly journal with instructional articles, letters competitions and reviews, Guild news, patterns and recipes. The international readership makes for a lively cross-fertilisation of ideas and some firm friendships have been established between guilds and individuals across the world. Subscriptions: Contact Dee Duke direct at 23 Vaughan Avenue, Papplewick Lane, Hucknall, NG15 8BT. England
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	Dyer in the Garden by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. Growing common plants for dyes with recipes and information about mordants etc. Price: £3.00
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	The Beginner Spinner by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. All you need to know about fleece, carding, spindle spinning, plying, wheels and much more! Price: £3.00
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	The Medieval Dye Pot by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. The history of traditional British dyes like Weld, Woad, Saffron etc., with their modern applications. Price: £3.00
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	Knitting Handspun Yarns by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. How to calculate the right amount for a garment, basic patterns to use plus scarves and shawls and a Sheepish Cot Cover. Price: £3.00
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	Everything in the Kitchen Sink by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. An expanded reprint of the best-seller on dyeing with kitchen waste. Price: £3.00
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	The Insatiable Spinner by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. Spinning with different fleeces and other fibres: llama, alpaca, angora, dogs, cats - just about everything Price: £3.00
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	The Dyer's Palette by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. Dyeing the rainbow! What to use to obtain the whole spectrum of colours with natural dyes. Price: £3.00
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	A Shepherd's Miscellany by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. Crafts, rhymes, stories and traditions about shepherds and shepherding. Price: £3.00
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	A Calendar of Common Dye Plants by Dee Duke & Rowena Edlin-White One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. This one deals with nettles, docks, ragwort, horsetails - plants growing wild in hedgerow and on wasteland throughout Britain just waiting to be turned into lovely dyes! Price: £3.00
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	The Foreroom Rug by Kate Douglas Wiggin One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. A story by Kate Wiggin with instructions on how to make an heirloom hooked rug. Price: £3.00
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	The Three and me Club by Dee Duke One of a series of charming and lively instructional booklets in the Woolgatherings series. A spin-off from the Spinster's Almanack (a quarterly magazine for spinners, weavers and dyers) from Dee Duke and Rowena Edlin-White. A novel way to learn to spin this is a beginner's guide to the gentle arts of spinning, dyeing, weaving and much more. learn through the adventures of Madge, Jen, Betty, and 'Me'. A must for textile buffs however long you've been at it! Price: £4.50
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