ancient celtic tartan patterns

[godfather]

Does anybody have any suggestions or links that might show me tartan patterns worn by the ancient Celts? I am planning on painting Pegaso's Boudicca so would like some ideas. BTW I know that she is Iceni

 

[megroot]

i think you can find something here. http://members.aol.com/skyelander/menu14.html
There is also a chapter of boudica.

Marc

 

[godfather]

unfortunately shut down as of Oct 31st. thanks anyways.

 

[ghamilt1]

It is important to understand that historically, there is no such thing as an accurate reference to ancient tartans. All the references to tartan patterns that we have today were made up after the 1800's, primarily during the Victorian era. Prior to that, scotch music, dress and culture was severly censured because of English fears of further Jacobite rebellion after 1745. As a result, there is no scholarly evidence that the patterns of scottish clan tartans predate this period. Essentially, you can make it up completely, and no one can definatively say whether you're right or wrong. Just avoid non-period colours like neon green or orange, and you'd be fine.

 

[billyturnip]

Try this link;
http://www.vicus.org.uk/

and click on the bit that says

Click here for more information about British warriors


or do a search for celtic reenactment for similar sites. These guys usually take their research pretty seriously.

Roger

 

[schley]

Here is a history of tartans on a Tartan Providers website

http://www.tartankilts.com/The_History_of_Tartan.asp

Check my website

http://www.grailmodels.moonfruit.com