Woven carpet BUCHANAN WEATHERED TARTAN

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Description Graphic display is a guide only, we do advise ordering a sample before placing your order. HISTORY The Buchanan clan has been grounded in the shores of Loch Lomond since 1225 with the clergyman Sir Absalon of Buchanan for his services against the Danes. It is also said, that the founder of the Buchanan clan was Anselan Buey O’Kyan, son of O’Kyan, the King of Ulster who left his native Ireland taking refuge in Scotland against the Danes around 1016. Our Buchanan Weathered tartan keeps the same ratio of red yellow and blue, with black and a white stripe however in a more muted warm tone. There are several different tartans associated with Buchanan in a range of colours and shades (Ancient, Hunting, Weathered, and Hunting) which are available in our range or carpets and rugs. Crest: A dexter hand holding up a ducal cap, Proper, tufted on the top with a rose Gules, within two laurel branches in orle (also Proper) Motto: Clarior Hinc Honos “Hence the brighter honour” Badge: billberry (blaeberry), oak, and birch Lands: Loch Lomondshire Seat: No currently recognised Clan Chief, the last chief died in 1682 ABOUT THE CARPET Materials: All of our carpets are 80% British Wool and 20% Nylon. Woven 8 row Axminster with a heavy commercial quality.