Black

Its design is pattern KBKWKY — the page of every tartan sharing this colour sequence.

Found in a northern England shop during WWII; brought to a US Highland Games stand in 1990.

The Black tartan groups 3 setts — the same named design recorded as different cloths (its kilt, Carpet, Child's…, or a transcription apart). The master sett (★) is the exemplar.

Sett	Thread count	Threads	Date
Black ★	K/34 DR12 K4 LB12 K34 LY/4	162	2003
Clan/Family Tartan	K/34 DR12 K4 LB12 K34 LO/4	162	~1945
(asymmetric)	K/34 DR12 K4 W12 K34 LY/4	162	~1945

Also known as

This tartan is also recorded under:

• Black 1990