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13th January 14, 02:12 PM
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MacKay tartan in the reproduction colours and woven by D.C. Dalgliesh:
Fraser tartan in the reproduction colours and woven by D.C. Dalgliesh:
I think the Fraser clan tartan in this particular colour scheme would have been just fine for the character of Jamie Fraser. Scottish Highlanders of the 18th-century loved colour for Pete's sake! If the books state an "abundance of red" in Jamie's kilt, then why not adhere to the author's original intent? Especially in regards to this particular detail. I suppose the series costume designer, producer, etc, wanted the tartan to look more subdued; perhaps a wee bit drab and earthy, of which I totally understand, given the similar use of tartan hues in other period films such as Rob Roy and Braveheart. Yet, I think the Fraser tartan in the reproduction colours achieves that look quite well.
Leave it to Hollywood...
Last edited by creagdhubh; 13th January 14 at 02:16 PM.
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