Tartan plaid is simply a pattern of thread repeated in both the breadth and width of the finished fabric, the woof and the warp. A true plaid, then, has the same pattern when you rotate it 90 degrees. But tartan plaid is also something more, one of the few surviving cultural reminders of the independent Scottish nation. In fact, the tartan is so fundamental to the Scottish identity that English authorities banned wearing plaid after the Scottish rebellion of 1746. Many Americans can trace their ancestry to Scots who were sentenced to seven years labor in the colonies for wearing their tartan. As early as the Roman conquest of Britain in Julius Ceaser's day, the Celts of Scotland and Ireland wore primitive tartans. At the time, tartan referred to a style of weaving fabric that makes a fine, diagonal texture. Look at your jeans or a twill shirt; you'll see the fine diagonal pattern. This strong weave is made by sewing the thread over two, under two instead of the simpler over one, under one.
During the Middle Ages, Scottish weavers began using simple, natural dyes to create plaid designs in their tartans. There was little standardization of patterns, with weavers creating a new design for every bolt of fabric. But regional styles began to develop, based on local tastes and the availability of natural pigments. Eventually, clans began to wear a more standardized set of plaids, but there was still much variation among tartans. In fact, Highland warriors identified their clan affiliation mainly by devices on their hats, not the pattern of their kilts.
My immediate thought is that the wearing of stripes and plaid is a perfect reason for calling the fashion police. This might not be the answer you were looking for - and I confess I don't really understand your question - but I couldn't resist the urge to post!
Plaid skirts, curled hair, and enough make-up.
the origin of social difference
it is of German origin
Mexican origin.
It came from Greece Plaid is a Gaelic word meaning 'blanket or mantle' and of unknown origin.
I wouldn't... too much plaid
the plural of plaid is plaids...
Typically, It is a stereotype that country musicians wear plaid. No musicians are specifically known for wearing plaid, no matter it be plaid shirts or even plaid pants.
"Plaid" can function as both a noun (a pattern) and an adjective (describing something with that pattern).
A shawl that is plaid.
plaid like a plaid skirt or top
from what language does the word plaid come from
Plaid Pantry was created in 1960.
Forever Plaid was created in 1990.
The word "plaid" is pronounced as "plad".
A great many Scottish settled in Jamaica, West Indies. That's why there are many areas of Jamaica named after areas only in Scotland.