From Coat of Arms to Tartan: The Cadilhac Case.

[OC Richard]

In general I'm not a big fan of asymmetrical tartans. I know, I know... they've been around for centuries, but they just don't "look like tartan" to me. For sure symmetrical tartan designs are inherently stronger, as is anything with a symmetrical design, such as the vast majority of corporate logos, cars, the human face, and so on.

[ctbuchanan]

As a Buchanan I'm partial to asymmetrical tartans. Ours have been made into kilts for close to 200 years now with pleasing results. I have a modern with a smaller sett and an ancient with a rather large sett. Both look great to me.

I've also read many commentaries that say an asymmetrical design is more pleasing to the eye which is why the Buchanan Modern is so popular in shirts by Lands End, LL Bean, Orvis etc.

I like your design very much and think it will make a fine kilt. What a nice thing to premiere at the wedding.

CTBuchanan