Tartans is a beautifully illustrated catalogue of different tartans with their clan and province affiliations compiled and written by Brenda Ralph Lewis. Due out 14th July 2023 from Amber Books, it's 224 pages and will be available in flexibound (pocket) format.
This is a no-nonsense, photographic encyclopedia with full colour illustrations. It's arranged in chapters: Scots clan tartans, district and special tartans, and Canadian tartans. The entries are arranged alphabetically. Each entry contains a full colour closeup photo and an abbreviated history and interesting background for each pattern.
It's not meant to be a guide to the use or cultural significance of the kilt, and there are no entries for kilt jewelry or hose, nothing about sporrans. In the cases (many!) where there are alternates or the patterns have changed, they're labeled and listed in the same entry.
Very interesting and useful resource with lots of gorgeous tartan plaids in colour.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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