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Cunningham Hunting Ancient Tartan
Cunningham Hunting Ancient is linked for heritage context to the registered Cunningham Hunting tartan. Explore the official record, colours and repeating pattern.
How much fabric do I need?
Traditional kiltabout 8 yards
Casual kiltabout 4 yards
Typical amounts; they depend on waist size and the sett. Ordering a kilt from us? The cloth is included.
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Tartan heritage
The story of Cunningham Hunting Ancient
This Finder entry is a catalogue colourway linked for heritage context to the official Register entry Cunningham Hunting, recorded in the Clan/Family category. The public record does not name an individual designer. It gives a design date of 1 January 1990. The design was documented before the present Scottish Register of Tartans was launched.
From the register
Design notes
The Register gives a design date of 1 January 1990 for Cunningham Hunting.
Registration details
The Register states that Cunningham Hunting was recorded before the present Register was launched.
About this record match
The official record supports the underlying named tartan. It does not by itself confirm that the Cunningham Hunting Ancient catalogue colourway uses the identical registered threadcount or colour treatment.
The people, places and communities connected with this tartan, drawn from historical sources.
Cunningham
The preserved Scottish Register index names reference 850 as Cunningham Hunting in the Clan/Family category. This catalogue colourway is grouped with Cunningham by its exact reviewed record-name match.
Exact source-linked catalogue name match; no historical ancestry inference
Broad green bands anchor the sett. Finer red lines cross through them, adding rhythm, contrast and definition to the repeating pattern.
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The green tones form the foundation, while red sharpens the design. Repeated across the horizontal and vertical, these lines build the balanced check that gives the tartan its character.
Colour swatches show broad colour families and may differ from the exact woven shade.
Scotland Heritage visualisation
See the Cunningham Hunting Ancient tartan in context.
From the cutting table to the finished kilt. These are digital illustrations made from the catalogue swatch.
As a kiltSee how the sett falls across the apron and into the pleats.
On a sporranThe tartan set into the front panel of a day sporran.
As Highland flashesA small touch of the tartan at the kilt hose.
On the cutting tableThe cloth laid flat, ready to be measured and cut for your project.
The full settThe complete repeat of the pattern, so you can judge its scale and balance.
In the roomHow the colours read at a distance, for upholstery, drapes and soft furnishings.
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Fabric & ordering
Bring Cunningham Hunting Ancient to your next project
Order fabric by the yard. Choose your length, then review the total before adding it to your bag.
Who can wear the Cunningham Hunting Ancient tartan?
Clan and family tartans are traditionally worn by members and supporters of that name, and district tartans by people with a connection to the place. Many designs are also worn simply for their appearance. Some designs have recorded restrictions or permission requirements, so check the tartan record or ask us before ordering if you are unsure.
How much fabric do I need for a kilt?
A traditional kilt typically uses around 8 yards of cloth and a casual kilt around 4 yards, depending on your waist and the sett. If you order a kilt from us, the cloth is included, so there is no need to buy fabric separately.
How long will my order take?
Tartan fabric, and kilts or accessories made from non-stock tartan, usually ship within 15–20 days. Made-to-measure items start production once your measurements and details are complete. These are estimates, not guaranteed dates.
How much does delivery cost?
Standard US shipping is $25 when the merchandise subtotal after discounts is $500 or less, and free when that subtotal is above $500. Tax and shipping are excluded from the threshold. Charges for other destinations are shown at checkout. Import duties and taxes are separate unless included in your checkout total.
Can I return fabric or a kilt?
Standard, non-personalised items can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Fabric cut to your length and made-to-measure kilts are made to your specification, so change-of-mind returns are not normally available. Faulty or incorrect items are always covered.
Will the colours match what I see on screen?
Screens show colours differently, and our swatches show broad colour families. If an exact shade matters, ask us before ordering and we will help you check.
I need it for a wedding or a set date. Can you help?
Yes. Contact us before ordering and we will advise whether your date looks achievable. An enquiry does not guarantee a date unless we confirm it in writing.
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