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Tartan: Cloth Of A Nation
No other country is so readily identified with its national dress as Scotland is with tartan. Now for the first time on DVD, its history and industries are placed on record.
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- Format: DVD
- All zones PAL & NTSC.
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- From Scotland
- "Released: January 30, 2006"
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"This meticulously researched presentation features two of the most respected figures in the industry. James Scarlett, held as Scotland's, and indeed the world's, greatest living scholar and historian of tartan, tells how the Highlanders of old made the cloth. Brian Wilton is Director of Operations of the Scottish Tartans Authority, which seeks to foster and promote a deeper knowledge of Scottish Tartans. Brian looks at the importance of tartan to the country, past and present, and predictions for its future. The connection between the contemporary wearing of tartan and man's desire to be associated with groups of like minded people demonstrates that tartan truly is the Cloth of a Nation. Narrated by Jim McColl. A truly fascinating disc, documenting the development of tartan from its earliest known forn as practical dress to the tourist titivator of today. Three thousand years of handcraft and industrial innovation pre-date the See You Jimmy Bunnet; this DVD captures the essentials of wool production, dyeing, pattern development, local specialisation, and national recognition. An exceptionally well-produced programme, utilising top scholars and historians, and some wonderful scenery. "
