Scottish Textiles

Scottish Tartans & History

January 7, 2008

Hunting Stewart Tartan

If the Royal Stewart had been the first tartan that most people could think of, then it has good competition from the Hunting Stewart. Apparently this tartan had been the favorite of the late Queen mother and has been loved by many others around the world. The hunting Stewart tartan is available in both modern and traditional designs, which accentuates the changing tastes of the people towards the fabrics.

The use of the basic colors in these Tartans has remained the same with alterations in the combinations of the colors. Even through green, black and blue control to rule most of the hunting Stewart tartans, there are other combinations available here like use of browns and yellows to heighten the color. These are tartans, which are available in pure wool and the fabrics are consistent with slight changes in the color combinations available for the same.

Overall the hunting Stewart tartans are good quality tartans, which have been most commonly woven in pure new wool. And this is ideal for people who are not allergic to wool and can be used for making the best kilts available. The material is ideally used for kilts, except for the people who are trying to make a fashion statement using other fabrics.