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    From Coat of Arms to Tartan: The Cadilhac Case.

    Hi there kilt people!

    I have the great opportunity to officiate my sister's wedding, and as a seasoned kilt wearer and one-time kilt maker, I'd like to go all in and design a family tartan. My foremost inspiration is my family's coat of arms¹:



    The salient feature of which, to me, are the greyhound and its open collar, and the three emblems on top.

    I designed the following tartan, based in particular on Québec's tartan, a place I hold dear:

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    (https://www.scotweb.co.uk/tartandesign/design/86306)

    If you'd had any feedback on this design—go as harsh as you want, this is my first try—I'd love to hear them!

    Cheers;
    M.

    ¹: (Edit) This is a French coat, bearing no official value, traditionally inherited by the males of the family.
    Last edited by cadilhac; 20th May 16 at 02:12 AM.

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