David,

You bring up a good point in that I'm looking for more than just an article of clothing, but something to carry some meaning. Now, will the tartan I use come along with some of that meaning built in already, or will I have to start from scratch making new meaning for myself and my family? If I go with the Welsh tartan I recognize that on its own it's not worth much. But, through my own intentional investment, I'm sure it would come to mean something.