As someone of Irish/Polish descent, I do not have a clan or family tartan that I can truly call my own. The Irish side of my family hails from Galway so I suppose I could call the Galway "mine," as I could the Irish National.

However, the concept of having a clan or family tartan is one that I am truly interested in.

I know tartans have been created and registered by various people/entities.

Therefore, here goes...

  1. How does one create a tartan?
  2. When one creates a tartan, how does one know that they have not duplicated someone else's tartan?
  3. How does one register a tartan so that it cannot be duplicated or used as something it is not?
  4. How does one get the tartan weaved? Any suggested vendors?
  5. I am guessing there are fees for all of this tartan designing and registration - any idea on a ballpark?


I know these are pretty broad questions. However, any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks very much!