Unfolding Clan Tartan Tragedy?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Please remember that the terms "Ancient" and "Weathered", when referring to versions of Tartans, are used predominantly by the weaver Lochcarron.

I have to disagree with this statement, Steve. The term "ancient" is used pretty much by every woolen mill I have ever ordered tartan from, with the exception of Strathmore who use the term "Old Colors" to describe the same thing.

"Weathered" is used by pretty much every mill except for D. C. Dalgleish, and that is because that mill actually originated this color scheme but called it "Reproduction." They trademarked the term, so other woolen mills producing the same color scheme had to call it something else -- hence "weathered."

Though it is true Lochcarron does seem to offer more of their tartans in weathered colors than most mills.