Tartan plaid意思

"Tartan plaid" is a term that combines two distinct Scottish textile patterns: tartan and plaid.

1. Tartan: Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. It originated in woven wool, but now it's made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland, where it is often made into kilts, tartan plaids (also known as "clan plaids" or "tartan blankets"), and other clothing and accessories. Each Scottish clan has its own unique tartan pattern, which can also be used by anyone with a connection to that clan.

2. Plaid: In Scottish Gaelic, "plaid" is known as "feileadh" and refers to a tartan cloth that is worn over the shoulder and fastened at the waist. It is a large piece of tartan fabric used to create a traditional Scottish garment known as a "plaid" or "clan plaid." This garment is different from the modern use of the word "plaid," which in North America refers to any checkered pattern, not necessarily tartan, and is often used interchangeably with "tartan."

So, when you combine the two terms, "tartan plaid" essentially means a tartan pattern that is used in a plaid garment or accessory, emphasizing the use of the traditional tartan design in the context of Scottish Highland dress.