Hello. My name is Charlie Lame Deer. It's a bitterly cold day here in Northeastern Kentucky. I was searching for tartans that may have had any association with any of the Native American Indian tribes. So I happened here. WOW. How interesting. I read the thread on the matter of kilts and tartans in regards to the various tribes. I am Wazhazhe Band Lakota. I once heard of Osage Highlanders and saw their regalia and thought it was outstanding, their kilts with traditional bonnets. I am not in the least opposed to wearing a kilt, especially during the warmer days. I was curious about a tartan apron and sash. Some of the different dancers wear leggings, loincloth and apron. My maternal side of the family, Austin, married into the Wazhazhe and Santee. I think it would be a terrific honor to my ancestors to be able to incorporate something of them into the traditions of my other ancestors. Knowing very little of the history of the different clans, actually to the point of being totally ignorant, as far as I know, my Austin ancestor did not come from Scotland, but Conah's Quah, Wales. Would location have any bearing on a tartan as far as design?
A sincere thank you for helping to enlighten my ignorance. This is a terrific education site. I've had a great time reading the various posts.