We talk with tartan historian, Peter MacDonald, about his career, discoveries, and the new 'Genesis of Tartan' Collection he helped the House of Edgar Tartan Mill research and produce.

Peter MacDonald is Scotland’s foremost tartan historian specializing in all aspects of Tartan. His particular interest lies in Jacobite-era patterns; tartans that predate the advent of Clan Tartans in the 19th century. Peter is also an expert on tartan weaving and dying techniques from 17th century home "cottage" production through the advent and blossoming of commercial production by the famous weaving firm Wilsons of Bannockburn. With an emphasis on hands-on research and painstaking reproduction using his own loom, Peter has helped numerous individuals as well as respected institutions like the V&A Dundee Museum to discover Scotland's unique textile heritage.

-------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA. In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show: Kilts & Culture.

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On this episode, the guys look into the details of designing a new tartan from scratch!

Content originally aired in November 2024.

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-------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA. In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show: Kilts & Culture.

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAKilts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usakilts/ E-mail: sales@usakilts.com

On this episode, the guys look into softening leather kilts, Disney characters, and historical tartans!

Content originally aired in October 2024.

Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.

-------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA. In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show: Kilts & Culture.

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAKilts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usakilts/ E-mail: sales@usakilts.com