Maple Leaf Tartan...

[macwilkin]

Another interesting fact from Mills site, see below:

"Maple Leaf" was designed by David Weiser in 1964 and adopted by the Canadian Department of National Defence as an indigenous symbol of Canada for Canadian Forces pipers and drummers not having a specific regimental affiliation. The tartan captures the natural phenomenon of the changes in colour throughout the year of the Maple Leaf. The green is the early colour of the foliage. The gold appears at the turn of the autumn. The red shows up with the coming of the frost. The brown alludes to the leaf at the end of its life cycle."

I'm going to write Mr. Mills & see where he found this information about Canadian Forces pipers wearing the Maple Leaf Tartan -- great stuff! :mrgreen"

Cheers,

T.

[Colin]

One of the best looking tartans out there in my opinion. When I do get a "tank" it will be in the Maple Leaf tartan.

[Hamish]

I am delghted with mine and, although I have no Canadian connections (other than having some good friends over there!) I wear it with great pride. It is a full 8 yarder made for me by Geoffrey (Tailor) in Edinburgh, and I actually chose the tartan because of the gorgeous colours and the explanation of them.

[macwilkin]

although I have no Canadian connections (other than having some good friends over there!)

That's good enough for me, Ham.:mrgreen:!

I like the story behind the colours as well, and very appropriate for this time of year.

Cheers,

T.

[Casey]

Looks good with a bare a.... too.

Casey

[GMan]

Looks good with a bare a.... too.

Casey

Every thing looks good with a Maple Leaf

[bear]

Today I hung a wooden Bear Kilts sign I made in the window of the shop. Behind it I hung the Maple Leaf tartan. I'll take pics tomorrow.