A rich history of tartan

A rich history of tartan

The rich history of tartan

In this week’s episode, to mark the opening of the V&A Dundee’s new Tartan exhibition, Jackie meets its co-curator Jonathan Faiers to discuss the fascinating tale of the pattern’s past.

If you took a random sample of people around the world and asked them to depict Scotland, tartan would likely make an appearance. It connects Bonnie Prince Charlie to punk rockers, and as well as being a symbol of a nation, it has also been used to represent traditions, rebellions and sub-cultures.

Jackie and Jonathan delve into the rich history of the pattern, revealing not only the secrets of its origins but also its modern uses and adaptations.

Tartan at the V&A Dundee, which includes objects from the National Trust for Scotland’s collections, runs from 1 April 2023 until 14 January 2024.

To find out more about the Weaver’s Cottage, click here. Or you can click here to see more NTS places.

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