Tartan is inextricably linked to Scotland for people around the world, but its history doesn't start in Scotland at all, but in China's Tarim Basin in 1200 BC. Fiona Macdonald combines history and fashion in this teeny book focused on an iconic cultural and national symbol. Honestly, I have a fairly mixed review on this one. The writing is rudimentary, but the amount of research and information included is quite comprehensive, filled with first and secondary sources, anecdotes, history, listicles, and so much more. My full review can be found at: https://onthebl.org/2021/09/21/scottish-tartan-and-highland-dress-by-fiona-macdonald/ or through the link in my bio!
In August, I went to Minnesota's Renaissance Faire and it happened to be the weekend of the Scottish Highlands, so of course I threw on a tartan shawl and popped this book in my pouch. Really, I walked around all day with this on my hip. I had an absolute blast and felt quite fierce in my outfit.
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