The Plaids The Thing...

6 April is Tartan Day!

Tartan Day is a chance for people around the world to celebrate their connections to Scotland. 

First recognised in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1987, the event is now marked around the world as a celebration of Scottish culture and heritage.

And for your entertainment:

And more info:

Both plaids and tartans are woven of stripes that meet at 90-degree angles. 

Tartans have an identical pattern of stripes running vertically and horizontally, resulting in overlapping square grids. 

Regular plaids are not necessarily the same in both directions, with variation in color, size, and/or pattern of stripes.

In Scotland, the word “plaid” comes from the Gaelic word for blanket, and it’s used to describe the large kind of kilt worn over the shoulder, not the fabric pattern.

Sweetie got into the act, wearing a tammie.

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Let's Hop!

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Eclectic

Acquired a few fun cat items recently:

Hello Kitty! plush toy, in a tartan dress.
Purchased at a resale shop.

Black cat squeeze toy.
Gifted by a co-worker.

Tried to take a pic of this miniature ice dancing grey kitty, but could not do it justice.
Found these images online.
Gifted by my nephew, who visited Japan recently. 

Mini cat frame and handmade cat toys.
Gifted by Miss Ellen from 15andmeowing.

Am quite chuffed with my collection: thank you all!

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National Tartan Day

National Tartan Day is a North American celebration of Scottish heritage on 6 April, the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320. It originated in Canada in the mid-1980s, and spread to other communities of the Scottish diaspora in the 1990s.

Great Scot's 'Ukraine Forever' Tartan - The Weaving Process

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The Hubby's family has a tartan:

Blake

Tartan Tabby Cat by Monica LaTanya

Sweetie just wasn't in the tartan mood; that sunshine was too glorious, I guess!

Disclaimer: I've included links the Great Scot and Fine Art America, and mention the artist as a courtesy to my readers. I only post about items that I believe others will enjoy, and for no financial gain for myself.