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18th February 06, 03:17 PM
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After reading about how great the kilts are from USA kilt, I have decided to get a semi trad. For kilt #6, I wanted one that represents my family. My family surname is Morris, and we are from Wales. Which means the "Morris of Wales" tartan would fulfill the obligation.
But, I cannot get that tartan in semi trad from USA kilts.
So, I find that Morris is associated with Clan Buchanan, which does come in the semi trad. I talked with Newsome about it, and he confirmed the association, but wasn't sure off hand what the connection was. He also suggested Morrison, but alas, not available in semi trad.
I did read a few of Newsome's articles on his blog website, and he points out that various "authorities" claim different tartans as being the "official tartan" of families. Every time I put the Morris name in a tartan finder, I would get a new list.
He also stated that what is more traditional is wearing a tartan that I like.
So, I looked at what is available in semi trad from USA kilt.
And, I have settled on Ramsay.
As long as no one tells me there is a bitter, bloody hatred between Morris and Ramsay, I am all set.
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