A tartan typically consists of crisscrossing stripes in multiple colors, arranged in a specific sequence. The sequence is based on a "sett" which is a repeating pattern of threads. The sett is made up of a series of threads of different colors, and the sequence is repeated to create the tartan. The first step once you have decided that you want to design your own tartan is to get in touch with us. Our tartan designer will then get in touch with you to discuss your initial ideas. If you haven’t done so already, you will then need to go and think about what colors you want included in your tartan. When it comes to choosing your tartan colors, it’s helpful to think of the main or primary color first and then choose colors that will help lift and accentuate the overall tartan design. Tartans have historically been designed to represent things of importance, for example, the purple in the Scotland the Brave tartan represents Scottish thistles. It may also help you choose your colors by associating them with things that are important to you. Let's go by uploading your tartan swatch
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