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Clan MacAlister
The Scottish Register of Tartans records MacAlister Dress as a Clan/Family design. Explore its documented record, colours and repeating pattern.
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.Cut in 1-yard increments · SKU SH-FAB-TF-7866 Request a quote
Tartan heritage
The Scottish Register of Tartans records this design as MacAlister Dress, in the Clan/Family category. The public record names Mark Osweiler as its designer. It gives a design date of 1 March 2005. The design was documented before the present Scottish Register of Tartans was launched.
From the register
2005
Year of the recorded design
Design record
Source: Scottish Register of Tartans (opens in a new tab) (National Records of Scotland)
People & places
The people, places and communities connected with this tartan, drawn from historical sources.
The Scottish Register records MacAlister Dress in the Clan/Family category under scottish tartans authority reference 6629.
Supported by historical recordsMcAllister is an alternate spelling of the surname MacAlister.
Clan McAlister of America lists McAllister and MacAlister among the surname spellings. This surname association does not identify a separate tartan design or equate different colourways.
Supported by historical records
Design & colour
Broad red bands anchor the sett. Finer white and green lines cross through them, adding rhythm, contrast and definition to the repeating pattern.
The red tones form the foundation, while white and green sharpen 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.
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From the cutting table to the finished kilt. These are digital illustrations made from the catalogue swatch.
Fabric & ordering
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Available product
Woven tartan cloth, cut to your length for kilts, sashes and soft furnishings.
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Questions & answers
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KundenserviceBestellungen, Größen & Rücksendungen Delivery information Request a quoteClan 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Tartan connections
Related design
The Scottish Register records MacAlister Dress in the Clan/Family category under scottish tartans authority reference 6629.
Related design
The Scottish Register records MacAlister Dress in the Clan/Family category under scottish tartans authority reference 6629.
Related design
The Scottish Register records MacAlister Dress in the Clan/Family category under scottish tartans authority reference 6629.
Related design
The Scottish Register records MacAlister Dress in the Clan/Family category under scottish tartans authority reference 6629.
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